SOF → MADSofia to Madrid

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Direct flights from Sofia (SOF) to Madrid (MAD): 17 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 83% of the last 6 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 5 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 6 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,247 km, an estimated 3 hours 23 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Sofia and Madrid. Updated 10 September 2026 at 21:07 UTC.

SOF Sofia heavy · +45
MAD Madrid smooth · +0
2,247 km · ~3h 23m est.
dep bank 06:10–19:3017x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 17x weekly · nonstop
83% on time

of the last 6 operated SOF → MAD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −5 min. 0 of 6 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−5 minacross the last 6 operated legs
Flight time~3h 23mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures17x3 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
RyanairWizz Air

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
FB

Flights FB471 varies Mo We Th Fr Su · FB473 08:30 Sa

RyanairFR

Flights FR7448 17:10 Tu · FR6409 19:30 We Th Sa

Wizz AirW6

Flights W64401 17:15 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-10FB471dep +0 → arr−16
09-10FR6409dep +80 → arr+96
09-10W64401dep +0 → arr+9
09-09FB471arrived−15
09-09FR6409arrived−5
09-09W64401arrived−14

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
SOFSofia +45 min heavy 🌤 clear · SW 7 kt Full SOF delay board →
MADMadrid +0 min smooth Full MAD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SOF and MAD: 34% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +3 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Sofia to Madrid route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SOF to MAD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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How we measure this →

SOF to MAD questions

Is SOF–MAD running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at SOF is the weaker end, route health score 70/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on SOF–MAD?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:30 and evening departures around 17:10 from SOF. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from SOF to MAD?

Great-circle distance is 2,247 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 189–223 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does SOF–MAD fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 17 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.