Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Doha.
Choose from eight weekly Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Qatar Airways operates the last service of the day at 07:35.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DOH to SOF flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Sofia (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with Qatar Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways is a leader in on-time performance for DOH to SOF flights, with 98.25% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DOH and SOF include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Currently, Rs33,920 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs78,093. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to SOF by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DOH to SOF is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights leaving Hamad International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of DOH.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sofia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to go to Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DOH to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to discover more of Bulgaria. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to tick off its leading sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Bulgaria, head for Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key highlights.
