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Flights from Sofia to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 10h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 10h 58m
SOFCMBDXB

Sofia to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey10h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Colombo

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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SOF Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 59m
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SOF Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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SOF Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 01m
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SOF Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 08m
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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 20m
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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
6,787 km4,215 miles
Journey time
10h 58mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hColombo vs Sofia
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
SOF → CMB

Flights from Sofia to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Colombo?
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 Sofia to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,787 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Zurich (ZRH). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Colombo?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Sofia.

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