Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport is 5 hours.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai two hours ahead of Sofia.
Flights from SOF to DXB start at 14:25 — the earliest with flydubai. The last departure is at 18:40 with flydubai. In total, there are seven weekly Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
Your SOF to DXB flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flydubai is your ticket to exploring Dubai (and maybe even some other great corners of United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is flydubai.
Flydubai is the most punctual carrier offering SOF to DXB flights, with 67.65% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and DXB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport flight is 117 €. A return fare right now is 260 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from SOF to DXB, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SOF to DXB.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights leaving Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SOF:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near DXB:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Dubai in April.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to go to Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to DXB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are highlights.
