Sofia to Poznań flights
Poznań lies 1,180 km (733 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 16 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 | Poznań | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Poland |
| Population | 1.2 million | 536,151 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | POZ, 7 km out |
Clocks in Poznań are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands only 1 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Poznań
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 Poznań
Poznań is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Poznań-Ławica Airport (POZ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,215 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport (IEG, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poznań-Ławica Airport | POZ | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,215 ft | 308 ft |
| Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport (regional) | IEG | 83 km (52 mi) | 8,202 ft | 194 ft |
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Staying in Poznań
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań. Of the 433 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (327), and 2 are five-star. Across 325 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 265,649 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Poznań from Sofia?
1,180 km (733 mi) in a straight line, north of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Poznań by air?
About 2 h 16 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 Poznań?
Poznań is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Poznań flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Poznań-Ławica Airport (POZ); Poznań also has IEG.
What currency do I need in Poznań?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Poznań?
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań, 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 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.