⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Sofia to Bari flights

Sofia (SOF) to Bari (BRI): 359 miles (577 km) great-circle, about 1h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $76 round-trip on Ryanair, nonstop, departing July 8, 2026.

FRRyanairFR5453
Depart
SOF
Sofia, Bulgaria
21:15
2026-07-08
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Arrive
BRI
Bari, Italy
Returns 20:40
2026-07-12
Stops
non-stop
Distance
359 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$76
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Sofia to Bari fare fly?

$76 round-trip, Ryanair FR5453, departing 2026-07-08 at 21:15, returning 2026-07-12. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Sunday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 74 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Sofia from Bari?

  • Distance: 359 miles (577 km) great-circle, heading west.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Sofia Airport (SOF), Sofia, Bulgaria, UTC+3 on July 8, 2026.
  • Arrival: Bari / Palese International Airport (BRI), Italy, UTC+2 on July 8, 2026.
  • Time difference: Bari is 1 hour behind Sofia on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Bulgaria to Italy.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 193 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Ryanair FR5453, non-stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Sofia to Bari fare compare with other routes from SOF?

At $76, it ranked 6th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SOF (median $161). That is 21.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the SOF median of 21.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SOF of similar length: Budapest (385 mi) at $124 and Athens (330 mi) at $205.

Ryanair had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 SOF routes. It is the 26th longest of the 30 routes we track from SOF.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to Italy?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for Italy: European Commission: Schengen visa policy. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/Sofia, Europe/Rome; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Sofia to Bari flight questions

How far is Sofia from Bari by plane?

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Sofia is about 359 miles (577 km) from Bari on a great-circle line from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bari / Palese International Airport (BRI), heading west. It is the 26th longest of the 30 routes we track from SOF. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Bari?

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About 1h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 359 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Ryanair fare was nonstop. Routes from SOF of similar length: Budapest (385 mi) at $124 and Athens (330 mi) at $205.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Bari?

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On July 8, 2026, Sofia was on UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) and Bari on UTC+2 (Europe/Rome), so Bari was 1 hour behind Sofia: noon in Sofia was 11:00 in Bari. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Sofia to Bari?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $76 per person round-trip on Ryanair flight FR5453, departing July 8, 2026, returning July 12, 2026, nonstop. At $76, it ranked 6th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SOF (median $161). That is 21.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the SOF median of 21.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Sofia to Bari?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Ryanair flight, FR5453, on July 8, 2026. From SOF, 14 of 30 were. Ryanair had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 SOF routes. Bari / Palese International Airport (BRI) sits at 193 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Sofia to Bari?

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It departs Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, and arrives at Bari / Palese International Airport (BRI) in Bari, Italy. An international flight, Bulgaria to Italy. More routes from Sofia are on our Sofia flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Bari can you fly from Sofia?

Rome (ROM) $60Belgrade (BEG) $124Venice (VCE) $117Athens (ATH) $205Budapest (BUD) $124Vienna (VIE) $106All flights from Sofia →

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