Doha to Sofia (DOH–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DOH–SOF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Bulgaria Air and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,998 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 4 | 320 | 4h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 4 | 320 | 5h05 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 4 | 320 | 5h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from Doha
| Metric | DOH→SOF | AUH→SOF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 5h 45m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · SOF: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 5:00 PM in Sofia.
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.
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.
DOH–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to SOF
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Bulgaria Air and Qatar Airways. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DOH to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to SOF ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,998 miles (3,216 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TBS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).