Fly private between London and Sofia from US$28,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF) and Sofia to London — timed and priced alike.
London and Sofia lie approximately 2,041 km apart (1,268 mi / 1,102 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from London to Sofia (and Sofia to London) ranges from US$28,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$78,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 57m | 2h 39m – 3h 15m | €38,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 45m | 2h 29m – 3h 02m | €52,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 57m | €38,000 – €53,000 (~US$41,000 – US$57,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 55m | €42,000 – €59,000 (~US$45,000 – US$63,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 48m | €46,000 – €64,000 (~US$49,000 – US$69,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 45m | €52,000 – €73,000 (~US$56,000 – US$78,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 45m | €57,000 – €80,000 (~US$61,500 – US$86,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 48m | €62,000 – €87,000 (~US$67,000 – US$94,000) | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every London–Sofia quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Sofia, Bulgaria: Sofia Airport, Sapareva Banya Airport and Sofia West Airfield.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — London: London (BQH), Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB), London, Essex (STN); Sofia: Sofia (SOF).
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Sofia→London runs about 15 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Sofia | 9 | 160 min | 135 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| Sofia → London | 18 | 175 min | — | Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (6), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
27 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| London Heathrow Airport | Sofia Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGLL / LHR | LBSF / SOF |
| Longest hard runway | 12,799 ft | 11,811 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 83 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Distance from city | 19 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,611 ft spare |
2,180 km 372 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,911 ft spare |
2,410 km 142 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,311 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,148 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,533 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,098 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,611 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,348 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,235 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,048 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,881 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,374 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,911 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,848 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,119 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,668 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,371 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,848 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,511 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,248 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,021 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,848 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,811 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,708 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,011 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,560 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,811 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,408 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,011 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,393 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 22 km) · London Gatwick Airport (10,883 ft, 36 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 46 km) · London City Airport (4,948 ft, 17 km) · Sapareva Banya Airport (8,380 ft, 45 km) · Sofia West Airfield (8,187 ft, 45 km) · Ihtiman Airfield (1,969 ft, 42 km) · Lozen Heliport
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most London–Sofia quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 2,041 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
London–Sofia is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$28,500 – US$78,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 57m gate to gate across the 2,041 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day London–Sofia departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our London–Sofia charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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