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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Bulgaria

Flights from Colombo to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 10h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 10h 58m
CMBSOFDXB

Colombo to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey10h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Colombo 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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CMB Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 59m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) SOF
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 01m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) SOF
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~15h 08m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~15h 20m
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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
6,787 km4,215 miles
Journey time
10h 58mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hSofia vs Colombo
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
CMB → SOF

Flights from Colombo to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo 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 Colombo to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,787 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Zurich (ZRH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Sofia?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Sofia?
Sofia is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.

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