What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia?

Travellers will need to book flights to Sofia (SOF) if they wish to fly to Sofia. The Sofia airport is 6.7 km from the city centre. Sofia is the only Sofia airport and it handles 1 daily flight from Dubai. 2 airlines have flights from Dubai to Sofia on a regular basis.

Can I find cheaper flights to Sofia if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sofia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Sofia?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Wizz Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sofia.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia?

Sofia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia. One-way flights to Sofia typically cost AED 159, while return flights cost around AED 239.

How much is a return flight to Sofia?

A return flight to Sofia will typically cost around AED 72, however they can be found for as little as AED 65.

Where does the fastest flight to Sofia depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sofia, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 25 minutes).

Does Sofia have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Sofia?

Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0.0 km away from Sofia).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sofia?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Sofia are flydubai and Emirates.

How long is the flight to Sofia?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Sofia takes 5 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Sofia from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sofia ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Sofia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sofia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

AED 617+ Flights to Sofia, Bulgaria

Flights to Sofia in 2025

Return from	AED 1,322
One-way from	AED 617
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	November
Average price	AED 1,719
Good round-trip deal	AED 2,077 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 1,370 or less

27/9-11/10
3 total stops
35h 20m total
Dubai to Sofia

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22/9
2 total stops
28h 10m total
Dubai to Sofia

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sofia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Sun 21/904:25DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1018:20SOF - DXB

2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,278

Sat 27/903:30DXB - SOF

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1013:30SOF - DXB

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,322

Thu 2/1003:10DXB - SOF

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1018:20SOF - DXB

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,333

Tue 28/1001:55DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Wed 5/1107:00SOF - DXB

1 stop15h 01mKLM

Deal found 14/9AED 1,370

Sat 20/901:00DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Fri 3/1007:00SOF - DXB

1 stop15h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9AED 1,425

Best flights to Sofia
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Sofia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sat 27/903:30DXB - SOF

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1013:30SOF - DXB

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,322

Tue 28/1001:55DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Wed 5/1107:00SOF - DXB

1 stop15h 01mKLM

Deal found 14/9AED 1,370

Wed 29/1009:20DXB - SOF

1 stop11h 00mLufthansa

Wed 5/1119:05SOF - DXB

1 stop10h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9AED 1,469

Thu 2/1003:10DXB - SOF

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1018:20SOF - DXB

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,333

Sat 4/1006:40DXB - SOF

3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1018:20SOF - DXB

2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 1,447

Thu 30/1004:15DXB - SOF

2 stops9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:05SOF - DXB

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,454

Fri 3/1021:30DXB - SOF

2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1013:45SOF - DXB

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 1,465

Direct flights to Sofia
Explore direct flight options to Sofia based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Fri 3/1010:00DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 25mflydubai

Wed 8/1015:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mflydubai

Deal found 14/9AED 2,170

Fri 13/309:40DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 45mflydubai

Sat 14/300:55SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mflydubai

Deal found 15/9AED 2,218

Thu 30/1009:40DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 45mflydubai

Thu 6/1114:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mflydubai

Deal found 15/9AED 2,236

Sat 18/1010:05DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 35mflydubai

Mon 27/1014:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mflydubai

Deal found 14/9AED 2,281

Sun 12/1010:00DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Sun 26/1014:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mEmirates

Deal found 14/9AED 2,527

Fri 13/309:40DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 45mflydubai

Mon 16/314:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mflydubai

Deal found 13/9AED 2,607

Wed 29/1009:40DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 45mEmirates

Wed 5/1114:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mEmirates

Deal found 14/9AED 2,776

Fri 3/1010:00DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Fri 10/1015:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9AED 2,820

Sun 12/1010:00DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 25mEmirates

Sun 19/1015:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mEmirates

Deal found 14/9AED 3,177

Tue 2/1209:40DXB - SOF

Nonstop5h 45mflydubai

Wed 10/1214:25SOF - DXB

Nonstop5h 00mflydubai

Deal found 16/9AED 11,682

Last-minute flights to Sofia
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Sat 20/901:00DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Fri 3/1007:00SOF - DXB

1 stop15h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9AED 1,425

Sun 21/904:25DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1018:20SOF - DXB

2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,278

Sat 27/903:30DXB - SOF

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1013:30SOF - DXB

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,322

Thu 2/1003:10DXB - SOF

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1018:20SOF - DXB

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 1,333

Tue 28/1001:55DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 10mKLM

Wed 5/1107:00SOF - DXB

1 stop15h 01mKLM

Deal found 14/9AED 1,370

One-way flights to Sofia
Search for one-way flight options to Sofia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Mon 22/921:20DXB - SOF

2 stops28h 10mWizz Air

Deal found 15/9AED 617

Sun 21/904:25DXB - SOF

1 stop14h 50mPegasus Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 639

Sun 21/906:05DXB - SOF

2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 668

Wed 5/1119:00DXB - SOF

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 712

Wed 12/1121:05DXB - SOF

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9AED 779

Sun 21/903:30DXB - SOF

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9AED 815

Wed 1/1004:25DXB - SOF

1 stop9h 20mPegasus Airlines

Deal found 14/9AED 845

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Return

Price

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Sat 27/9

03:30-18:15

1 stop15h 45m

Sofia

Sat 11/10

13:30-10:05

2 stops19h 35m

AED 1,322

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Thu 2/10

03:10-17:25

1 stop15h 15m

Sofia

Fri 10/10

18:20-16:00

2 stops20h 40m

AED 1,333

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/10

01:55-14:05

1 stop14h 10m

Sofia

Wed 5/11

07:00-00:01

1 stop15h 01m

AED 1,370

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/10

06:40-08:45

3 stops27h 05m

Sofia

Fri 10/10

18:20-10:05

2 stops14h 45m

AED 1,447

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/10

04:15-12:10

2 stops9h 55m

Sofia

Thu 6/11

12:05-05:15

2 stops15h 10m

AED 1,454

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/10

21:30-00:30

2 stops28h 00m

Sofia

Wed 8/10

13:45-10:45

2 stops20h 00m

AED 1,465

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/10

09:20-18:20

1 stop11h 00m

Sofia

Wed 5/11

19:05-07:30

1 stop10h 25m

AED 1,469

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/9

21:20-00:30

2 stops28h 10m

AED 617

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

04:25-18:15

1 stop14h 50m

AED 639

DubaiSofia

DXB - SOF

DXBSOF

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

06:05-18:15

2 stops13h 10m

AED 668

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sofia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Sofia are flydubai and Emirates.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates and flydubai to Bulgaria. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

flydubai

6.5

Okay

141 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to Sofia

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia?
Travellers will need to book flights to Sofia (SOF) if they wish to fly to Sofia. The Sofia airport is 6.7 km from the city centre. Sofia is the only Sofia airport and it handles 1 daily flight from Dubai. 2 airlines have flights from Dubai to Sofia on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Sofia if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sofia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Sofia?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Wizz Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sofia.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia?
Sofia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sofia. One-way flights to Sofia typically cost AED 159, while return flights cost around AED 239.
How much is a return flight to Sofia?
A return flight to Sofia will typically cost around AED 72, however they can be found for as little as AED 65.
Where does the fastest flight to Sofia depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sofia, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 25 minutes).
Does Sofia have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Sofia?
Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0.0 km away from Sofia).

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