Sofia to Reggio nell'Emilia flights
Reggio nell'Emilia lies 1,043 km (648 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 5 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 | Reggio nell'Emilia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Italy |
| Population | 1.2 million | 171,944 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | BLQ, 55 km out |
Clocks in Reggio nell'Emilia are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 2 h 5 min journey lands only 1 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Reggio nell'Emilia
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 Reggio nell'Emilia
Reggio nell'Emilia is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,196 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN, 80 km), Parma Airport (PMF, 30 km), Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | BLQ | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,196 ft | 123 ft |
| Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport | VRN | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,064 ft | 239 ft |
| Parma Airport (regional) | PMF | 30 km (19 mi) | 6,962 ft | 161 ft |
| Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (regional) | VBS | 85 km (53 mi) | 9,810 ft | 355 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Reggio nell'Emilia from Sofia?
1,043 km (648 mi) in a straight line, west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Reggio nell'Emilia by air?
About 2 h 5 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 Reggio nell'Emilia?
Reggio nell'Emilia is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Reggio nell'Emilia flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ); Reggio nell'Emilia also has VRN, PMF, VBS.
What currency do I need in Reggio nell'Emilia?
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.