Sofia to Bielany flights
Bielany lies 1,082 km (672 mi) north of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 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 | Bielany | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Poland |
| Population | 1.2 million | 131,910 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | WAW, 14 km out |
Clocks in Bielany are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 1 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bielany
Crossing from Bulgaria into Poland: money changes from the Lev to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
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 Bielany
Bielany is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,106-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, 26 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Chopin Airport | WAW | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,106 ft | 362 ft |
| Warsaw Modlin Airport | WMI | 26 km (16 mi) | 8,202 ft | 341 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bielany from Sofia?
1,082 km (672 mi) in a straight line, north of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bielany by air?
About 2 h 8 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 Bielany?
Bielany is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Bielany flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW); Bielany also has WMI.
What currency do I need in Bielany?
The Zloty (PLN).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.