Dubai to Sofia (DXB–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
EK2228cs
EK Emirates
7M8
9:40 AM
+04 T3
2:25 PM
EEST
5h 45m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1757+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:40 AM
+04 T3
2:25 PM
EEST
5h 45m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1758+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
3:25 PM
EEST T2
10:00 PM
+04
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2229cs
EK Emirates
7M8
3:25 PM
EEST T2
9:25 PM
+04
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
TLV Tel Aviv 7h 8m EKFZ BZFBIZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 7h 18m BIEKFZ 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
DOH Doha 7h 55m FZQRWB UL Doha (DOH) to Sofia flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 8h 38m FZPC PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 5m A3EK 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
LCA Larnaca 9h 10m CYEKQF W6 Larnaca (LCA) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 9h 15m EKFZ AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 9h 25m EKQF FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
KRK Balice 9h 45m FZ FRW6 Balice (KRK) to Sofia flights
OTP Otopeni 9h 50m EKFZ BTFBRO Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Sofia
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,172 mi 5h 35m nonstop -1h behind

DXB–SOF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 2,172 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 4 7M8 5h45 EK
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to SOF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,195
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.

Other ways to reach Sofia from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric DXB→SOF AUH→SOF
Distance from DXB 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 8
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,172 mi / 3,495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m 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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance2,172 mi / 3,495 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,172 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to SOF: flydubai.
This route has daily 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 Ben Gurion, İstanbul and Hamad.
Sofia is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from SOF to DXB 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 DXB to SOF

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to SOF is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,172 miles (3,495 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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