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Flights from Riyadh to Sofia
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 6h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 09m
Riyadh to Sofia at a glance
Fastest journey6h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens
Best ways to fly from Riyadh 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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RUH Athens (ATH) SOF
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece)
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RUH Antalya (AYT) SOF
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria 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
- 2,925 km1,816 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hSofia vs Riyadh
- Currency in Sofia
- USD
- Airports
- RUH → SOF
Flights from Riyadh to Sofia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Dubai. 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 Riyadh to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,925 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Dubai (DXB) and Antalya (AYT). flyadeal flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Sofia?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sofia?
Sofia is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
