Doha to Sofia (DOH–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IST Istanbul 6h 42m MHQRTK → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 6h 50m FBMHQR → 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
OTP Otopeni 7h 30m JLMHQR → BTFBRO Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h 45m MHPCUL → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia flights
BUD Budapest 7h 46m MHQRUL → FR Budapest (BUD) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 8h 13m MHWB → AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
AMM Amman 8h 55m ATB6IB → FR Amman (AMM) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 8h 55m FBJLMH → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
PRG Prague 9h 5m MHQRWB → FBW6 Prague (PRG) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 9h 15m JLQRUL → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
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Doha to Sofia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,998 mi 4h 50m nonstop

DOH–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,998 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DOH Routes SOF Routes DOH Live Flights SOF Live Flights
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DOH–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways Also: CX, FB, UL 4 – – – Oneworld CX, FB, UL
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (4 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, DOH to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DOH to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
IST ~6h 42m ATH ~6h 50m OTP ~7h 30m TBS ~7h 38m SAW ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,385
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 Doha

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric DOH→SOF AUH→SOF
Distance from DOH – 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 –
Flight time 4h 50m 5h 45m
Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of DOH with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sofia is 0 hours the same as Doha.
DOH: +03 · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 6:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,998 mi / 3,216 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Qatari passport holders need a visa to enter Bulgaria. A valid Schengen visa or a Bulgarian national visa is accepted. If you already hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, you can enter Bulgaria without a separate Bulgarian visa for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Otherwise, apply at the Bulgarian embassy or consulate.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DOH

Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.

Facts

DOH–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Doha to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance1,998 mi / 3,216 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DOH
Full nameHamad International Airport
IATA / ICAODOH / OTHH
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Passengers/yr52.7M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 DOH to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamad International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,998 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DOH to SOF: Qatar Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Bucharest Henri Coandă.
Yes, return flights from SOF to DOH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DOH to SOF

Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DOH to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DOH to SOF is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,998 miles (3,216 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Bucharest Henri Coandă. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).