Sofia to Szczecin flights
Szczecin lies 1,357 km (843 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 29 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 | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Poland |
| Population | 1.2 million | 395,513 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | SZZ, 29 km out |
Clocks in Szczecin are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Szczecin
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 Szczecin
Szczecin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Heringsdorf Airport (HDF, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport | SZZ | 29 km (18 mi) | 8,202 ft | 154 ft |
| Heringsdorf Airport (regional) | HDF | 57 km (35 mi) | 7,562 ft | 94 ft |
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Staying in Szczecin
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (128). Across 199 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 125,018 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Szczecin from Sofia?
1,357 km (843 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Szczecin by air?
About 2 h 29 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 Szczecin?
Szczecin is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Szczecin flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ); Szczecin also has HDF.
What currency do I need in Szczecin?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Szczecin?
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin, 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.