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Connecting route · Malaysia → Bulgaria

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 14h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 35m
KULSOFDXB

Kuala Lumpur to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey14h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur 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
KUL Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~14h 48m
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2
KUL Istanbul (SAW) SOF
Leg 1: AirAsia X · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 35m
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3
KUL Abu Dhabi (AUH) SOF
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 52m
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4
KUL Paris (CDG) SOF
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, ASL Airlines France
Self-transfer likely ~18h 44m
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5
KUL Amsterdam (AMS) SOF
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 30m
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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
8,821 km5,478 miles
Journey time
14h 35mestimate
Time difference
-6hSofia vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
KUL, SZB → SOF

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul and Abu Dhabi. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,821 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (SAW), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Paris (CDG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Sofia?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Sofia?
Sofia is 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

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