Dulles to Sofia (IAD–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IAD and SOF. Nearest airports to IAD with scheduled service: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 23 mi) · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 mi) · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR, 55 mi)
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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
WAW Warsaw 9h 59m PLF → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 10m ACAILH → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
VIE Vienna 11h 14m OS → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
FCO Rome 11h 25m ACAZET → AZFBW6 Rome (FCO) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 11h 40m ACLHUA → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
LHR London 11h 50m AYBACM → BAFB London (LHR) to Sofia flights
IST Istanbul 12h 25m 6EPKTG → 6EMSRJ Istanbul (IST) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 40m ACAFKL → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
MAD Madrid 13h 14m ACAYEI → FBFRW6 Madrid (MAD) to Sofia flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 30m ACKLLX → BTFBKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Sofia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and SOF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IAD Routes SOF Routes IAD Live Flights SOF Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
WAW ~9h 59m FRA ~11h 10m VIE ~11h 14m FCO ~11h 25m MUC ~11h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,967
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → SOF
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
SOF → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sofia from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric IAD→SOF BWI→SOF
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 66% –
Baltimore (BWI) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Sofia.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area in 2024, so the 90-day clock is now shared with all other Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

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

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Sofia route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to SOF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Warsaw Chopin, Frankfurt Main and Vienna.
Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from SOF to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, Frankfurt Main and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).