Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Dublin is two hours behind Sofia and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport flights. The 10:25 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SOF to DUB flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Dublin — and maybe even more of Ireland if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating SOF to DUB flights, Ryanair has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and DUB:
Birmingham International Airport
Zurich Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Right now, Rs6,997 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs19,176. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from SOF to DUB, reserve your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the departures from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on time at their destination.
Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SOF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Pick up a Dublin Airport rental car and explore Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dublin Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, Dublin is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Dublin. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dublin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 20ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to DUB in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ireland you should also see. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a visit to Cork will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
If you want to check out another great destination in Ireland, head for Tallaght, roughly 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are the start of reasons to visit.