Dubai, UAESofia

Flights from Dubai to Sofia

Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Sofia (SOF) take about 4h 52m (3,495 km). Flydubai flies it. Lowest fare seen: $457 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Dubai to Sofia

Carriers on DXB–SOF according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Flydubainonstop fare seen

Dubai to Sofia fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $457 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $180. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$49924 Oct 2026 · Flydubai$260 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$45718 Nov 2026 · Flydubai$180 · 1 stop10 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$52819 Dec 2026 · Flydubai$184 · 1 stop19 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$5265 Jan 2027 · Flydubai$339 · 2 stops5 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $180 for November 2026, $184 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dubai to Sofia, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Dubai to Sofia flights

How long is the flight from Dubai to Sofia?
A nonstop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Sofia (SOF) takes about 4h 52m, covering 3,495 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dubai from Sofia by air?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport and Sofia Airport is 3,495 km (2,172 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dubai to Sofia?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DXB–SOF route include Flydubai. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dubai to Sofia cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DXB–SOF was $457 USD with Flydubai (nonstop), departing 18 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Sofia?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $180 one-way, against $339 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dubai to Sofia?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $180 with one stop against $457 nonstop, a saving of $277. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to Sofia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sofia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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