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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
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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) SOF
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air
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.





