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Connecting route · Nepal → Bulgaria

Flights from Kathmandu to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 10h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 45m
KTMSOFDXB

Kathmandu to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey9h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Sofia

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

1
KTM Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 36m
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2
KTM Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 45m
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3
KTM Abu Dhabi (AUH) SOF
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 44m
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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
5,740 km3,565 miles
Journey time
9h 45mestimate
Time difference
-3.75hSofia vs Kathmandu
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
KTM → SOF

Flights from Kathmandu to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,740 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Sofia?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Sofia?
Sofia is 3.75 hours behind Kathmandu.

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