Flights Manchester, Greater Manchester → Sofia
As of October 2026, economy flights from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia have a typical range GBP 325–1908, median GBP 626. Full range across all 149 offers: GBP 283–5223. We found 60% of 149 offers from budget carriers (around GBP 465) and 40% from full-service carriers (around GBP 731).
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Best offers by airline: Manchester, Greater Manchester → Sofia
Based on 149 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Manchester, Greater Manchester → Sofia
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · GBP
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| SWISS | Included | GBP 40 | — |
| Ryanair | Included | — | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Egyptair | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia cost?
Based on 149 offers · October 2026
Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia flights ranged from GBP 283 to GBP 5223 across 149 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 530 and premium fares around 2012 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 149 offers.
These 149 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between GBP 417 and GBP 1443
What hidden fees do Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia routes. The breakdown below is based on 149 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (GBP) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| LH | 42 | 5% |
| LX | 52 | 16% |
| FR | 4 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| MS | 8 | 0% |
Swiss: base ~GBP 258 + fees GBP 52 = ~GBP 310 total. Ryanair: base ~GBP 336 + fees GBP 4 = ~GBP 340 total.
Swiss's GBP 52 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Ryanair's lower-fee model — the GBP 78 base difference shrinks to GBP 30 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia?
5 airlines flew Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Swiss), fares ranged GBP 297–365 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (GBP) | Median (GBP) | Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swiss | 6 | 297–365 | 310 | 52 (17%) |
 Ryanair | 2 | 339–341 | 340 | 4 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 82 | 324–1550 | 465 | 42 (9%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 52 | 402–1885 | 731 | 10 (1%) |
 EgyptAir | 7 | 1988–1990 | 1990 | 8 (0%) |
Where do the best Manchester, Greater Manchester → Sofia prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia flights
- Full-service carriers on Manchester, Greater Manchester–Sofia cost 2.6x more than budget airlines (GBP 874 vs GBP 340 median; overall median GBP 626).
- LX charges 13.0x more in ancillary fees than FR — GBP 52 vs GBP 4 avg per booking.
- The same route priced GBP 268 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was GBP 430. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia cost?
- Based on 149 offers analyzed, Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia flights range from GBP 283 to GBP 5223, with a median price of GBP 626. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add GBP 29 to the base fare on Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia including all fees?
- Swiss has the lowest median fare on Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia at GBP 310 (median across 6 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Manchester, Greater Manchester–Sofia flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was GBP 430. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia routes?
- Manchester, Greater Manchester to Sofia has 5 airlines competing, creating a price range from GBP 283 to GBP 5223 across 149 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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