--- title: "Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF) flights: who flies it" description: "Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air and Air VIA fly nonstop from FRA to SOF, about 29 flights a week, scheduled at 2h 10m to 2h 20m. See the full timetable and who flies it on 2LNR." canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/fra-sof" url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/fra-sof.md" date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z" --- # Frankfurt to Sofia (FRA-SOF): nonstop flights and who flies them Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and Air VIA fly nonstop between Frankfurt (FRA) and Sofia (SOF), roughly 29 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 2h 10m to 2h 20m for the 869 miles. Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book. Updated October 23, 2026. See FRA to SOF on the interactive map [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login) 29 Flights a week, 4-week average 2h 10m to 2h 20m Scheduled flight time 869 mi Nonstop distance Free To get started ## Frankfurt to Sofia flight schedule Scheduled nonstop departures for FRA to SOF starting October 22, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book. Scheduled nonstop departures from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF) | Date | Flight | Airline | Departs FRA | Arrives SOF | Duration | Aircraft | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Thu, Oct 22 | LH 1426 | Lufthansa | 10:15 | 13:25 | 2h 10m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a320.md) | | Thu, Oct 22 | LH 1428 | Lufthansa | 14:55 | 18:05 | 2h 10m | Airbus A320 | | Thu, Oct 22 | LH 1430 | Lufthansa | 19:40 | 22:50 | 2h 10m | [Airbus A320neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a320neo.md) | | Fri, Oct 23 | LH 1426 | Lufthansa | 10:10 | 13:20 | 2h 10m | Airbus A320 | | Fri, Oct 23 | LH 1428 | Lufthansa | 15:15 | 18:25 | 2h 10m | [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a319.md) | | Fri, Oct 23 | FB 438 | Bulgaria Air | 18:10 | 21:30 | 2h 20m | Airbus A220-100 | | Fri, Oct 23 | LH 1430 | Lufthansa | 19:30 | 22:40 | 2h 10m | Airbus A320 | | Sat, Oct 24 | LH 1426 | Lufthansa | 10:05 | 13:15 | 2h 10m | Airbus A320neo | | Sat, Oct 24 | LH 1430 | Lufthansa | 19:20 | 22:30 | 2h 10m | Airbus A320neo | | Sun, Oct 25 | LH 1426 | Lufthansa | 10:10 | 13:25 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320 | | Sun, Oct 25 | LH 1428 | Lufthansa | 14:55 | 18:10 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320neo | | Sun, Oct 25 | VL 1428 | Air VIA | 14:55 | 18:10 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320neo | | Sun, Oct 25 | LH 1430 | Lufthansa | 19:45 | 23:00 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320 | | Mon, Oct 26 | LH 1426 | Lufthansa | 10:10 | 13:25 | 2h 15m | [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a321.md) | | Mon, Oct 26 | FB 438 | Bulgaria Air | 13:00 | 16:20 | 2h 20m | Airbus A220-100 | | Mon, Oct 26 | LH 1428 | Lufthansa | 14:55 | 18:10 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320neo | | Mon, Oct 26 | VL 1428 | Air VIA | 14:55 | 18:10 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320neo | | Mon, Oct 26 | LH 1430 | Lufthansa | 19:45 | 23:00 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320 | | Tue, Oct 27 | LH 1426 | Lufthansa | 10:10 | 13:25 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320 | | Tue, Oct 27 | LH 1430 | Lufthansa | 19:45 | 23:00 | 2h 15m | Airbus A321 | | Wed, Oct 28 | LH 1426 | Lufthansa | 10:10 | 13:25 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320 | | Wed, Oct 28 | FB 438 | Bulgaria Air | 13:55 | 17:15 | 2h 20m | Airbus A220-100 | | Wed, Oct 28 | LH 1428 | Lufthansa | 14:55 | 18:10 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320neo | | Wed, Oct 28 | VL 1428 | Air VIA | 14:55 | 18:10 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320neo | | Wed, Oct 28 | LH 1430 | Lufthansa | 19:45 | 23:00 | 2h 15m | Airbus A320 | Showing all 25 scheduled FRA to SOF departures across 7 days with service, starting October 22, 2026. Later dates are on the interactive map. Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure. See every FRA to SOF date on the interactive map ## Aircraft on the Frankfurt to Sofia nonstop In the schedule table on this page, Lufthansa flies the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a320.md), the [Airbus A320neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a320neo.md), the [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a321.md), and the [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh/a319.md). Bulgaria Air flies the Airbus A220-100. Air VIA flies the Airbus A320neo. Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure. ## The full FRA to SOF nonstop schedule This page carries the full FRA to SOF nonstop schedule, who operates each departure and how often it runs; the reverse direction is linked below. ### See the schedule Who operates each FRA to SOF nonstop and how often it runs, from 2LNR's schedule data. ### Plan on the map See FRA to SOF on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics. ## Airlines flying Frankfurt to Sofia nonstop Carriers operating FRA to SOF nonstop in the current schedule. - [Lufthansa (LH) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/lh.md)\ [The aircraft LH flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/lh.md) - [Bulgaria Air (FB) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/fb.md)\ [The aircraft FB flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/fb.md) - Air VIA (VL) See FRA to SOF on the interactive map → ## Frequently asked questions about FRA to SOF **How long is the flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF)?** Scheduled flight times from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF) run from 2h 10m to 2h 20m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 869 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book. **Which airlines fly nonstop from FRA to SOF?** Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and Air VIA fly FRA to SOF nonstop. 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any of them on FRA to SOF, so this page carries the schedule rather than a space claim. **How many flights a week are there from FRA to SOF?** About 29 nonstop flights a week run between Frankfurt (FRA) and Sofia (SOF) in the current schedule, operated by Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and Air VIA. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next. **What time do flights from FRA to SOF depart?** Scheduled FRA to SOF nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 10:05 and 19:45, local time at Frankfurt. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft. **Which flights operate FRA to SOF nonstop?** In the schedule table on this page, FRA to SOF nonstops fly as LH 1426, LH 1428, and LH 1430 on Lufthansa; FB 438 on Bulgaria Air; and VL 1428 on Air VIA. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft. **Does 2LNR show upgrade or award space on FRA to SOF?** Not on this route: 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any airline flying FRA to SOF. The page carries the full FRA to SOF nonstop schedule and who flies each departure, and the reverse direction is linked below. Flying the other way? See [SOF to FRA nonstop flights](https://2lnr.com/routes/sof-fra.md). Award seats rather than schedules? See [award availability by airline](https://2lnr.com/awards.md). Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Frankfurt (FRA)](https://2lnr.com/routes/fra.md), or [every route from Sofia (SOF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/sof.md). Nonstops to Sofia (SOF) from other airports within 150 miles of Frankfurt (FRA): - [Lautzenhausen (HHN) to Sofia (SOF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/hhn-sof.md), 56 miles from FRA - [Cologne (CGN) to Sofia (SOF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/cgn-sof.md), 84 miles from FRA - [Hugelsheim (FKB) to Sofia (SOF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/fkb-sof.md), 88 miles from FRA - [Stuttgart (STR) to Sofia (SOF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/str-sof.md), 97 miles from FRA - [Dortmund (DTM) to Sofia (SOF)](https://2lnr.com/routes/dtm-sof.md), 111 miles from FRA Nonstops from Frankfurt (FRA) to other airports within 150 miles of Sofia (SOF): - [Frankfurt (FRA) to Glanica (PRN)](https://2lnr.com/routes/fra-prn.md), 121 miles from SOF - [Frankfurt (FRA) to Nea Karya (KVA)](https://2lnr.com/routes/fra-kva.md), 138 miles from SOF Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance. - [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md) ## See the full FRA to SOF nonstop schedule Every scheduled departure on this route, with who flies it. 2LNR shows upgrade and award space by date on the carriers it tracks, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro. 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