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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel to Sofia Airport next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,030. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Sofia.AED 784 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 10, returning Sun, Jan 17.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Zayed International on Sun, Jan 10, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Sofia on Sun, Jan 17, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 784, select.
Sofia.AED 874 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 27, returning Sun, Jan 17.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Zayed International on Sun, Dec 27, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Sofia on Sun, Jan 17, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 874, select.
Sofia.AED 897 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 25, returning Sun, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Zayed International on Sun, Oct 25, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Sofia on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 897, select.
Sofia.AED 945 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 25, returning Sun, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Zayed International on Sun, Oct 25, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Sofia on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 945, select.
Sofia.AED 1,030 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 20, returning Mon, Jul 27.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Zayed International on Mon, Jul 20, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,030, select.
Sofia.AED 1,031 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 25, returning Sat, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Zayed International on Sun, Oct 25, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,031, select.
Sofia.AED 1,076 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 29, returning Sat, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Zayed International on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Sofia on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,076, select.
Sofia.AED 1,133 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 1, returning Sun, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Zayed International on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Sofia on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,133, select.
Sofia.AED 1,168 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 8, returning Sun, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Zayed International on Sun, Nov 8, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Sofia on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,168, select.
Sofia.AED 1,193 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 2, returning Mon, Dec 7.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Zayed International on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Sofia on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,193, select.
Sofia.AED 1,277 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 26, returning Fri, Jul 3.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sharjah on Fri, Jun 26, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Fri, Jul 3, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,277, select.
Sofia.AED 1,294 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 26, returning Mon, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sharjah on Fri, Jun 26, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,294, select.
Sofia.AED 1,359 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Thu, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with SunExpress and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departing from Dubai on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,359, select.
Sofia.AED 1,366 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 19, returning Tue, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Zayed International on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,366, select.
Sofia.AED 1,455 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 16, returning Sat, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Zayed International on Thu, Jul 16, arriving in Sofia.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,455, select.
Sofia.AED 1,492 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 6, returning Sun, Dec 20.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Zayed International on Sun, Dec 6, arriving in Sofia.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air departing from Sofia on Sun, Dec 20, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,492, select.

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from AED 1,294
Jul
from AED 1,030
Aug
from AED 1,777
Sep
from AED 1,366
Oct
from AED 1,031
Nov
from AED 1,133
Dec
from AED 1,193
Jan
from AED 784
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Mar
from AED 1,664
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Airports near Sofia

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Sofia is 5 hours and 45 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.
Emirates, flydubai, Wizz Air all fly non-stop to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly to Sofia is usually January.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Sofia is AED 784. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Sofia Airport is Sunday, January 10, 2027.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Flying to Sofia

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 784
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time5 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week36

Discover Sofia

How to find cheap flights to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • AED 784 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sofia Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SOF, the lowest fare is AED 289.

  • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to SOF changes.

  • It's typically recommended to book about one month before your planned departure. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Sofia, where Sofia Airport is located.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Sofia by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

  • Search for plane tickets to Sofia Airport that have one stop or more. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Sofia

  • June is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Sofia.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to SOF, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd like to experience Sofia at its liveliest, book your flights to SOF for July. Traveling during high seasons often means there's more to see and do compared to other times.

  • Travel in December if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Sofia are often less expensive.

  • Check the weather before traveling. August brings the warmest days in Sofia, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Ranging from -11ºC (12ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.

  • With four days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Sofia.

  • It's rainiest during May, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.

Traveling to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know

  • Fly to Sofia without any detours. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Sofia Airport:

  • Think about booking your SOF plane ticket with TAROM. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 100% of flights into this hub touching down on time.

  • SOF is located in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Sofia Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to SOF:

  • Flights taking off from Sofia Airport land as scheduled 77% of the time. This percentage reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.

Getting to central Sofia from Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The distance from SOF to central Sofia is about 10 kilometers.

  • You'll get to the center in around 25 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SOF.

  • Expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.

  • If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Sofia, unpack your suitcase at one of these top options:

Sofia highlights

  • These top attractions have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Sofia:

    • Boyana Church: A memorable preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 kilometers southwest of the center.

    • City Garden: Here's where you can press pause for a moment when exploring Sofia. This park is roughly 0.48 kilometers southeast of the center.

    • Cathedral of the Dormition: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometers southwest of the heart of Sofia.

How to get to Pernik from Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Starting your trip in Pernik? From SOF, it takes around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 40 kilometers from the airport.

  • Public transport will take you to Pernik in roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pazardzhik

  • Pazardzhik is another city that's easy to get to from Sofia Airport. It's about 97 kilometers away.

  • The drive time to Pazardzhik is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • There's a whole lot more to see and do in Bulgaria, starting with Plovdiv. Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Center for Contemporary History are must-visits in this city, which is around 129 kilometers southeast of Sofia. Plovdiv Krumovo Airport (PDV) is the major airport in Plovdiv.

  • Stara Zagora is another popular destination in Bulgaria and is roughly 193 kilometers east of Sofia. Set your sights on top attractions like Antique's mosaic, State Opera Stara Zagora and Stara Zagora Art Gallery.

  • Or venture to Pleven, roughly 129 kilometers northeast of Sofia. Pleven Epopee 1877, Regional Historical Museum and Pleven Water Cascades and Fountains are among the many reasons to visit.

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