Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Dhaka's timezone is UTC+6, making Dhaka four hours ahead of Sofia.
Your SOF to DAC flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and DAC:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight is Rs75,284. A round-trip fare right now is Rs204,851. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SOF to DAC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SOF to DAC.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights departing from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SOF:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Reserve a hotel near DAC if you're catching a late Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Dhaka. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dhaka in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Dhaka, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 41ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to DAC in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've visited Dhaka, now it's time to explore more of Bangladesh. Travel around 225 kilometres south-east to Chittagong to check off its leading attractions. From Foy's Lake to Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Bangladesh, head for Khulna, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD are among its highlights.
