Abu Dhabi to Sofia (AUH–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,176 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 35 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 7h 13m EYQR → UL Doha (DOH) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 7h 20m EYGAJU → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
TLV Tel Aviv 7h 28m EYLYMU → BZFBIZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 7h 30m EYGAJU → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 8h 30m PC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia flights
AMM Amman 8h 30m 3LEYMU → FR Amman (AMM) to Sofia flights
KRK Balice 8h 45m EY → FRW6 Balice (KRK) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 40m DEEYLH → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 9h 55m DEEYGA → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 9h 55m AZEYJU → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,176 mi 5h 45m nonstop -1h behind

AUH–SOF had nonstop service from Wizz Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,176 miles in 5h 45m.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Abu Dhabi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUH–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W6 Wizz Air 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DOH ~7h 13m IST ~7h 20m TLV ~7h 28m ATH ~7h 30m LCA ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,422
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sofia from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric AUH→SOF DXB→SOF
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 8
Flight time 5h 45m 5h 25m
Dubai (DXB) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sofia is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,176 mi / 3,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area for air and sea borders in 2024. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. ETIAS authorization will apply once the system is operational.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance2,176 mi / 3,502 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,176 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AUH to SOF: Wizz Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, İstanbul and Ben Gurion.
Sofia is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from SOF to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to SOF

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) had nonstop service from Wizz Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AUH to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to SOF is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,176 miles (3,502 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, İstanbul and Ben Gurion. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).