Sofia to Colombo (SOF–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SOF and CMB. Nearest airports to SOF with scheduled service: Plovdiv International Airport (PDV, 85 mi) · Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, 90 mi) · Skopje International Airport (SKP, 105 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 5 hubs
IST Istanbul 11h 6EMSRJ → TK Istanbul (IST) to Colombo flights
DOH Doha 11h 5m UL → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
DXB Dubai 12h 31m EKFZ → ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 35m ACETFB → ACUL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Colombo flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 35m AFFB → UL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sofia to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2.5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
IST ~11h 0m DOH ~11h 5m DXB ~12h 31m FRA ~15h 35m CDG ~19h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
510
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Sofia.
SOF: EEST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 8.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Facts

SOF–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Colombo route.
Route details
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to CMB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Hamad and Dubai.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Sofia.
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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 İstanbul, Hamad and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.