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Connecting route · Maldives → Bulgaria

Flights from Male to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Male to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 10h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 10h 40m
MLESOFDXB

Male to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey10h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Male 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
MLE Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 40m
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2
MLE Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 40m
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3
MLE Abu Dhabi (AUH) SOF
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 40m
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MLE Rome (FCO) SOF
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Neos · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 50m
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MLE Zurich (ZRH) SOF
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~14h 51m
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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
6,533 km4,057 miles
Journey time
10h 40mestimate
Time difference
-3hSofia vs Male
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
MLE → SOF

Flights from Male to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Male 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 Male to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,533 km.
Where do you change planes between Male and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Rome (FCO). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Male and Sofia?
Male: Velana International Airport (MLE). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Male and Sofia?
Sofia is 3 hours behind Male.

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