Sofia to Belgrade flights
Belgrade lies 328 km (204 mi) north-west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sofia | Belgrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Serbia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | BEG, 12 km out |
Clocks in Belgrade are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands only 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Belgrade
Crossing from Bulgaria into Serbia: money changes from the Lev to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Belgrade
Belgrade is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | BEG | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,483 ft | 335 ft |
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Staying in Belgrade
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 822 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (676), and 9 are five-star. Across 576 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 373,238 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belgrade from Sofia?
328 km (204 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Belgrade by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Belgrade?
Belgrade is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Belgrade flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
What currency do I need in Belgrade?
The Dinar (RSD).
Where can I stay in Belgrade?
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.