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Connecting route · Bulgaria → Maldives

Flights from Sofia to Male

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Male. 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
SOFMLEDXB

Sofia to Male at a glance

Fastest journey10h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Male

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

1
SOF Dubai (DXB) MLE
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 40m
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2
SOF Istanbul (IST) MLE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 40m
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3
SOF Abu Dhabi (AUH) MLE
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 40m
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SOF Rome (FCO) MLE
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air · Leg 2: ITA Airways, Neos
Self-transfer likely ~13h 50m
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SOF Zurich (ZRH) MLE
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
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
+3hMale vs Sofia
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
SOF → MLE

Flights from Sofia to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Male?
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 Male?
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 Sofia and Male?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Rome (FCO). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Male?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Male?
Male is 3 hours ahead of Sofia.

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