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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FZ1770
FZ flydubai
73H
1:55 AM
EET T2
9:00 AM
+04
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2229
EK Emirates
7M8
2:25 PM
EET T2
9:25 PM
+04
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1758
FZ flydubai
7M8
4:20 PM
EET T2
12:02 AM
+04
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2228
EK Emirates
7M8
9:40 AM
+04 T3
1:25 PM
EET
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1757
FZ flydubai
7M8
10:57 AM
+04 T3
3:48 PM
EET
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1769
FZ flydubai
73H
8:55 PM
+04 T3
12:45 AM+1
EET
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sofia to Dubai
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 2,172 mi 5h nonstop +2h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

SOF–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 2,172 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–DXB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 10 73H, 7M8 5h05-5h42
EK Emirates 7 7M8 5h
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FZ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ (17 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, SOF to DXB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to DXB.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,384
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Sofia.
SOF: EET · DXB: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 8:00 PM in Dubai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,172 mi / 3,495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m to 5h 42m.
Getting from DXB

Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.

Dubai Climate

Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.

Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.

SOF–DXB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Dubai route.
Route details
Distance2,172 mi / 3,495 km
Flight time5h to 5h 42m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to DXB flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Dubai International Airport take approximately 5h to 5h 42m. The route covers 2,172 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and flydubai.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from SOF to DXB. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTA, SPX, KRK, NCL, IST, MAD, ZRH, RIX, CDG, MUC, FCO, PRG, TLV, AUH, AMM, VIE, CAI, EDI, FRA, BEG, AMS, BGY, HAM, DOH, LYS, OTP, LHR, LCA, STN, BHX, BER, DUB, ATH, JFK, BUD, NAP, LGW, BLQ, IAD, SAW, STR, BRU, CPH, BCN, BSL, MAN and NCE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Sofia.
Yes, return flights from DXB to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SOF to DXB

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and flydubai. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SOF to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to DXB ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,172 miles (3,495 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CTA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.