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Flights from Sofia to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Sofia to Riyadh. 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
Sofia to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey6h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens
Best ways to fly from Sofia to Riyadh
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 Athens (ATH) RUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Saudia
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SOF Antalya (AYT) RUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia
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SOF Vienna (VIE) RUH
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Saudia
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
- +1hRiyadh vs Sofia
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- SOF → RUH
Flights from Sofia to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sofia to Riyadh?
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 Sofia to Riyadh?
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 Sofia and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Dubai (DXB) and Antalya (AYT). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Riyadh?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Sofia.
