Sofia (SOF) to Athens (ATH) flights

An economy award from Sofia (SOF) to Athens (ATH) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Sofia (SOF) to Athens (ATH): Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and Sky Express. The two airports are 329 miles (530 km) apart. Aegean Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Skiathos, Kerkyra and Izmir and more.
How many miles SOF to ATH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Aegean Airlines | 4,500 | $20–405 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $20–305 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $48–83 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $45–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 15,000 | $20–55 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 17,500 | $20–55 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 25,000 | $20–145 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $64.80–449.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SOF to ATH
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it

- FBBulgaria AirNot in an alliance
- GQSky ExpressNot in an alliance
Book SOF to ATH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Aegean Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Aegean Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Aegean Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Aegean Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Aegean Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Aegean Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Aegean Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Aegean Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Aegean Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Aegean Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Aegean Airlines
SOF to ATH with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Skiathos (JSI)Ryanair, then Sky Express and Olympic Air
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- Via Kerkyra (CFU)Ryanair the whole way

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- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Aegean Airlines


- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way


GQ - Via Varna (VAR)Bulgaria Air, then Wizz AirFB

- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole way




- Via Chania (CHQ)Ryanair the whole way

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- Via Istanbul (SAW)Pegasus the whole way


- Via Heraklion (HER)Bulgaria Air, then Sky Express and Aegean AirlinesFBGQ

- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way



- Via Rhodes (RHO)Ryanair and Wizz Air, then Aegean Airlines and Sky Express


GQ - Via Bari (BRI)Ryanair the whole way




- Via Naples (NAP)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet




- Via Catania (CTA)Ryanair the whole way



- Via Chisinau (RMO)Wizz Air, then Aegean Airlines, Karinou Airlines and 1 more

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SOF to ATH: common questions
How many miles does SOF to ATH cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $20. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SOF to ATH?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance), Bulgaria Air and Sky Express fly nonstop from Sofia (SOF) to Athens (ATH).
How far is Sofia from Athens by plane?
Sofia (SOF) and Athens (ATH) are 329 miles (530 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SOF to ATH award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sofia and Athens?
The most direct connections are through Skiathos (JSI), Kerkyra (CFU), Izmir (ADB), Istanbul (IST) and Varna (VAR). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ryanair through Kerkyra.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







