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

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Abu Dhabi to Sofia
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,176 mi 5h 45m nonstop -2h behind 27 1-stop hubs

AUH–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Wizz Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,176 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W6 Wizz Air 3 32Q 5h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W6 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
SAW ~7h 53m TBS ~8h 0m JED ~8h 45m WAW ~12h 55m KRK ~14h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,977
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 1 2
Weekly flights 3 17
Flight time 5h 45m 5h 45m
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
-2h
Sofia is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,176 mi / 3,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m.
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-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
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 approximately 5h 45m. The route covers 2,176 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Wizz Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from AUH to SOF. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAW, TBS, JED, WAW, KRK, IST, MXP, ATH, MUC, PRG, TLV, DOH, ZRH, DUB, VIE, CDG, BCN, FCO, BUD, MAD, FRA, AMS, LHR, BER, MAN, DXB and CPH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 2 hours 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) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to SOF ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,176 miles (3,502 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).