Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh is one hour ahead of Sofia and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Your SOF to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and RUH:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Currently, Rs38,919 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs79,331. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOF to RUH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SOF to RUH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is approximately 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 trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SOF:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals to explore Riyadh and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riyadh. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to RUH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your time in Saudi Arabia. Head to this destination, which is around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to see highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.