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Flights from Cairo to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 7h 36m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 33m
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Cairo to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey4h 33mVia Istanbul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Sofia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAI Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu01:00 CAI02:52 IST4h 53m connection07:45 IST08:36 SOFEgyptAir + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 36m
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CAI Athens (ATH) SOF
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~4h 33m
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3
CAI Antalya (AYT) SOF
Leg 1: Air Cairo, SunExpress · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 35m
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CAI Bucharest (OTP) SOF
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: TAROM
One airline, one ticket ~4h 59m
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CAI Amman (AMM) SOF
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~6h 09m
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CAI Larnaca (LCA) SOF
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 46m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,574 km977 miles
Journey time
4h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSofia vs Cairo
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → SOF

Flights from Cairo to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Antalya. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,574 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Antalya (AYT) and Bucharest (OTP). Air Cairo flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Sofia?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).

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