There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Dubai by plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dubai International Airport
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane SOF - DXB
7h 54mAED 927–1,835Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane SOF - AUH
- Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall
10h 6mAED 702–2,063Fly to Sharjah International Airport
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane SOF - SHJ
11h 18mAED 721–1,858
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Dubai is to fly and shuttle which costs AED 700 - AED 2100 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Dubai is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs AED 900 - AED 1900.
The distance between Sofia and Dubai is 3523 km.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Sofia to Dubai, including transfers.
Dubai is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 9:11 AM in Sofia and 10:11 AM in Dubai.
There are 16977+ hotels available in Dubai.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?
Flydubai, Qatar Airways, and El Al fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) once daily.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Dubai International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- AED 650–2,400
Flights from Sofia Airport to Sharjah International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- AED 700–2,600
Flights from Sofia Airport to Abu Dhabi via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- AED 750–2,900
- Website
- zayedinternationalairport.ae
Shuttle from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- AED 35–38
- Schedules at
- zayedinternationalairport.ae
Want to know more about travelling around United Arab Emirates
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling around the UAE
Read the travel guide


