Sofia to Erfurt flights
Erfurt lies 1,309 km (813 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 2 h 26 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 | Erfurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Germany |
| Population | 1.2 million | 218,793 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | ERF, 5 km out |
Clocks in Erfurt are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Erfurt
Crossing from Bulgaria into Germany: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Erfurt
Erfurt is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,036 ft |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 97 km (60 mi) | 11,811 ft | 465 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Erfurt from Sofia?
1,309 km (813 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Erfurt by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Erfurt?
Erfurt is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Erfurt flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF); Erfurt also has LEJ.
What currency do I need in Erfurt?
The Euro (EUR).
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.