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Connecting route · Bulgaria → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Sofia to Sharjah

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Sharjah. The fastest way is one stop via Athens or Krakow, about 7h 33m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 53m
SOFSHJIST

Sofia to Sharjah at a glance

Fastest journey6h 53mVia Athens, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Krakow

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Sharjah

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

1
SOF Athens (ATH) SHJ
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Mon11:15 SOF12:18 ATH2h 12m connection14:30 ATH19:48 SHJAegean Airlines + Air Arabia
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 33m
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SOF Krakow (KRK) SHJ
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Wed10:15 SOF10:36 KRK3h 54m connection14:30 KRK21:54 SHJRyanair + Air Arabia
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 39m
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3
SOF Vienna (VIE) SHJ
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Tue09:00 SOF09:22 VIE4h 23m connection13:45 VIE21:22 SHJRyanair + Air Arabia
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 22m
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4
SOF Istanbul (IST) SHJ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m
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SOF Amman (AMM) SHJ
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
Self-transfer likely ~8h 06m
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SOF Abu Dhabi (AUH) SHJ
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Self-transfer likely ~8h 03m
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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
3,499 km2,173 miles
Journey time
6h 53mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hSharjah vs Sofia
Currency in Sharjah
AED
Airports
SOF → SHJ

Flights from Sofia to Sharjah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Sharjah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Krakow and Vienna. 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 Sharjah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,499 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Sharjah?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Krakow (KRK), Vienna (VIE) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sofia and Sharjah?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 2 hours ahead of Sofia.

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