Sofia to Strasbourg flights
Strasbourg lies 1,373 km (853 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 31 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.
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| Sofia | Strasbourg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | France |
| Population | 1.2 million | 274,845 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | SXB, 10 km out |
Clocks in Strasbourg are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Strasbourg
Crossing from Bulgaria into France: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Strasbourg
Strasbourg is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Strasbourg Airport (SXB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 33 km), Saarbrücken Airport (SCN, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 505 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Saarbrücken Airport (regional) | SCN | 84 km (52 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,058 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Strasbourg from Sofia?
1,373 km (853 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Strasbourg by air?
About 2 h 31 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 Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Strasbourg flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Strasbourg Airport (SXB); Strasbourg also has FKB, SCN.
What currency do I need in Strasbourg?
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.