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

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UL SriLankan
320
1:30 PM
EEST T2
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+03
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UL SriLankan
320
10:45 AM
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3:35 PM
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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
ATH Spata-Artemida 6h 21m 6EA3EY → FBMHQR Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Doha flights
IST Istanbul 7h 5m 6EMSRJ → MHQRTK Istanbul (IST) to Doha flights
DXB Dubai 7h 18m EKFZ → FZQRWB Dubai (DXB) to Doha flights
AYT Antalya 8h FBPCXQ → QRULVA Antalya (AYT) to Doha flights
FCO Rome 8h 30m AZFBW6 → FBIBMH Rome (FCO) to Doha flights
WAW Warsaw 8h 35m LOSKTP → JLQRUL Warsaw (WAW) to Doha flights
VIE Vienna 8h 40m FRNHOS → FBJLMH Vienna (VIE) to Doha flights
MUC Munich 8h 50m ACLHLX → IBJLMH Munich (MUC) to Doha flights
BER Berlin 9h 5m FBFR → FBIBMH Berlin (BER) to Doha flights
ZRH Zurich 9h 10m FBLXQR → FBIBJL Zurich (ZRH) to Doha flights
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Sofia to Doha
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,998 mi 4h 45m nonstop

SOF–DOH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,998 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–DOH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways Also: CX, FB 4 – – – Oneworld CX, FB
UL SriLankan Airlines 4 320 4h45 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR + UL (8 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, SOF to DOH 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 SOF to DOH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ATH ~6h 21m AMM ~7h 5m IST ~7h 5m DXB ~7h 18m CAI ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,323
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
0h
Doha is 0 hours the same as Sofia.
SOF: EEST · DOH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 6:00 PM in Doha.
Distance & Flight Time
1,998 mi / 3,216 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from DOH

Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.

Doha Climate

Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.

Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SOF–DOH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Doha route.
Route details
Distance1,998 mi / 3,216 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: DOH
Full nameHamad International Airport
IATA / ICAODOH / OTHH
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Passengers/yr52.7M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to DOH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Hamad International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,998 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SOF to DOH: Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines.
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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, İstanbul and Dubai.
Yes, return flights from DOH to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SOF to DOH

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

SOF to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to DOH is about 4 hours 45 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, İstanbul and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.