Fly private between Manchester and Sofia from US$30,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Manchester (MAN) to Sofia (SOF) and Sofia to Manchester — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Manchester and Sofia is about 2,230 km (1,386 miles), or 1,204 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Manchester to Sofia (and Sofia to Manchester) ranges from US$30,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$84,000 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 11m | 2h 52m – 3h 30m | €40,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 58m | 2h 40m – 3h 16m | €56,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 11m | €40,000 – €57,000 (~US$43,500 – US$61,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 09m | €45,000 – €62,000 (~US$48,000 – US$67,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 01m | €48,000 – €65,000 (~US$52,000 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 58m | €56,000 – €78,000 (~US$60,000 – US$84,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 58m | €61,000 – €86,000 (~US$66,000 – US$92,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 01m | €67,000 – €93,000 (~US$72,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Manchester–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester Airport, Hawarden Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Warton Aerodrome and Blackpool Airport.
Sofia, Bulgaria: Sofia Airport, Sapareva Banya Airport and Sofia West Airfield.
| Manchester Airport | Sofia Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGCC / MAN | LBSF / SOF |
| Longest hard runway | 10,007 ft | 11,811 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 1,742 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,807 ft spare |
2,180 km 608 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,107 ft spare |
2,410 km 378 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,507 ft spare |
3,700 km 912 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,729 ft spare |
3,650 km 862 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,807 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,112 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,431 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,812 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,077 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,138 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,107 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,612 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,315 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,567 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,612 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,707 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,012 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,217 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,612 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,007 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,472 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,207 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,324 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,007 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,172 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,207 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,157 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Hawarden Airport (6,867 ft, 50 km) · Liverpool John Lennon Airport (7,497 ft, 38 km) · Warton Aerodrome (7,946 ft, 59 km) · Blackpool Airport (6,129 ft, 68 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
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Manchester–Sofia sector leaves when you do.
Those 3h 11m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$30,500 – US$84,000 range for Manchester–Sofia, confirmed once we check live availability.
Demand on Manchester–Sofia comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$30,500 – US$84,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 11m gate to gate across the 2,230 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Manchester–Sofia departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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