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Connecting route · Germany → Bulgaria

Flights from Dresden to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Dresden to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 3h 26m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 26m
DRSSOFMUC

Dresden to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 26mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Dresden 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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DRS Munich (MUC) SOF
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sun14:15 DRS15:00 MUC1h 00m connection16:00 MUC18:41 SOFLufthansa
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 26m
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DRS Zurich (ZRH) SOF
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, SWISS
Mon10:15 DRS11:21 ZRH0h 54m connection12:15 ZRH15:11 SOFSWISS
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 56m
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DRS Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
Tue11:00 DRS11:52 FRA3h 08m connection15:00 FRA17:56 SOFLufthansa
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 56m
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DRS Bourgas (BOJ) SOF
Leg 1: Sundair · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, BH Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 40m
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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
1,178 km732 miles
Journey time
3h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hSofia vs Dresden
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
DRS → SOF

Flights from Dresden to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dresden to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Zurich and Frankfurt. 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 Dresden to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,178 km.
Where do you change planes between Dresden and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA) and Bourgas (BOJ). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dresden and Sofia?
Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Dresden and Sofia?
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Dresden.

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