Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Sofia is two hours behind Dubai and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from DXB to SOF start from 09:40 — the first with flydubai. The latest departure is at 13:55 with flydubai. Overall, there are seven weekly Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Your DXB to SOF flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flydubai offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sofia — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if time allows.
Flydubai is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to SOF flights, with 73.53% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and SOF:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, Rs38,889 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs87,888. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to SOF.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DXB to SOF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Reserve a hotel close to SOF if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sofia and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sofia Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to central Sofia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to explore Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Sofia, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its top sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. No visit is complete without checking out Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
