Cheap flights from Cologne to Sofia from $44 CGN, QKL, QKU → SOF
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Cologne Hbf Railway Station (QKL), Messe/Deutz Rail Station (QKU) → Sofia Airport (SOF)
The cheapest return found recently is $56 with Ryanair, 4 Dec – 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $44 with Ryanair, 29 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $44, Ryanair, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $56, 4 Dec to 6 Dec
- Usual return price
- $65 to $164
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $49 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Ryanair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $65 to $164.
Cheapest return found recently
$56
4 Dec – 6 Dec · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF)
Leaves 5:55 a.m. · Return leaves 10:35 p.m. · 5 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$56
4 Dec – 6 Dec · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF)
Leaves 5:55 a.m. · Return leaves 10:35 p.m. · 5 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$56 4 Dec – 6 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$49 28 Nov – 6 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $49 to $294.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 13 Nov to 4 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
26 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 19 Nov | $193 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 20 Nov | $154 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 21 Nov | $101 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 6 Dec | $49 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 6 Dec | $68 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 6 Dec | $82 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 6 Dec | $56 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | $260 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $49.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $31 to $48.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$44
29 Nov · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF)
Leaves 2:10 p.m. · 2 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$44
29 Nov · Ryanair
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF)
Leaves 2:10 p.m. · 2 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$44 29 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$31 14 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $21 to $60.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 14 Nov to 4 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $31 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $31 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $44 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Feb 2027 | $58 | Ryanair | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) → Sofia Airport (SOF) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $31.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair.
Premium cabin fares from Cologne to Sofia
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Dec – 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cologne to Sofia?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $186 | $78 | +142% | 34 |
| 7–13 days | $117 | $78 | +52% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $77 | $49 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $77 | $54 | +0% | 47 |
| 60–89 days | $262 | $232 | +240% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $263 | $263 | +242% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $27 | $24 | +8% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $25 | $21 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $28 | $21 | +12% | 29 |
| 30–59 days | $28 | $26 | +12% | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $36 | $34 | +44% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $49 | $34 | +96% | 39 |
| 180+ days | $146 | $146 | +484% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dortmund → Sofia
73 km from Cologne
$119
$63 more than flying from Cologne
16 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 · DTM → SOF · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Eindhoven → Sofia
118 km from Cologne
$282
$226 more than flying from Cologne
17 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · EIN → SOF · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Luxembourg → Sofia
138 km from Cologne
$237
$181 more than flying from Cologne
12 Dec – 19 Dec · LUX → SOF · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Eindhoven → Sofia
118 km from Cologne
$21
$23 less than flying from Cologne
13 Jan 2027 · EIN → SOF · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Dortmund → Sofia
73 km from Cologne
$52
$8 more than flying from Cologne
8 Jan 2027 · DTM → SOF · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Dusseldorf → Sofia
34 km from Cologne
$62
$18 more than flying from Cologne
30 Jan 2027 · DUS → SOF · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Dec – 6 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Cologne to Sofia?
The cheapest return found recently is $56 with Ryanair, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $49 with Ryanair, 28 Nov to 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $65 to $164.
How much is a one-way flight from Cologne to Sofia?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $44 with Ryanair, 29 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $31 with Ryanair, 14 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $31 to $48.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Sofia?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $49, 28 Nov to 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $31, 14 Nov, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cologne to Sofia?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Cologne to Sofia?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $56 with Ryanair, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $44 with Ryanair, 29 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Sofia?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ryanair on 29 Nov, takes 2 h 25 min from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cologne to Sofia?
Between 13 Nov and 4 Jan 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest return on all 8 departure dates we hold. Between 14 Nov and 4 Feb 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work