Sofia to Pisa flights
Pisa lies 1,052 km (654 mi) 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 6 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 | Pisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Italy |
| Population | 1.2 million | 109,960 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | PSA, 3 km out |
Clocks in Pisa are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pisa
Crossing from Bulgaria into Italy: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
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 Pisa
Pisa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pisa International Airport (PSA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,820 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisa International Airport | PSA | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,820 ft | 6 ft |
| Florence Airport, Peretola | FLR | 65 km (40 mi) | 5,118 ft | 142 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pisa from Sofia?
1,052 km (654 mi) in a straight line, west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Pisa by air?
About 2 h 6 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 Pisa?
Pisa is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Pisa flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pisa International Airport (PSA); Pisa also has FLR.
What currency do I need in Pisa?
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.