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Flights from Chennai to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 11h 14m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 26m
MAASOFDXB

Chennai to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey10h 26mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Chennai 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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MAA Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: flydubai
Fri06:30 MAA08:49 DXB2h 26m connection11:15 DXB15:14 SOFIndiGo + flydubai
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 14m
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MAA Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 26m
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3
MAA Abu Dhabi (AUH) SOF
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 35m
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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
6,344 km3,940 miles
Journey time
10h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
-3.5hSofia vs Chennai
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
MAA → SOF

Flights from Chennai to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul and Abu Dhabi. 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 Chennai to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,344 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chennai and Sofia?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Sofia?
Sofia is 3.5 hours behind Chennai.

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