Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Sofia.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SOF to JED flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SOF and JED include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight is Rs29,936. A round-trip fare right now is Rs70,235. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOF to JED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SOF to JED couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights taking off from Sofia Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SOF:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you're coming in on a late Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near JED:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Jeddah and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Jeddah. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to go to Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to JED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. About 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah, Yanbu is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.