Cheap flights from Riyadh To Sofia from £219

Cheap flights from Riyadh To Sofia from £219

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1 stop
Fri, May 29
Riyadh RUHSofia SOF
£219
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Wed, May 27
Riyadh RUHSofia SOF
£233
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Fri, May 29
Riyadh RUHSofia SOF
£233
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Thu, May 28
Riyadh RUHSofia SOF
£259
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Sat, May 30
Riyadh RUHSofia SOF
£265
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Fri, May 29
Riyadh RUHSofia SOF
£272
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
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£511
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
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£531
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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£563
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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£567
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£219

Cheapest round-trip

£511

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Sofia airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and taxi. Best value: Bus line 84.

Sofia is served by Sofia Airport (SOF), located approximately 10 km east of the city center. The airport offers several convenient airport transfers to city center destinations, including metro, bus, taxi, and ride-hailing services. The Sofia Metro provides a direct connection to the central railway station and key downtown areas, while buses offer a budget-friendly alternative. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available around the clock for door-to-door convenience. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

18-25 min

single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

fast and affordable

30-45 min

single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trains

15-35 min

metered; approx. $8–14 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-35 min

varies with demand; approx. $7–12 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-35 min

pre-booked; approx. $22–38 USD

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

15-35 min

per day; approx. $27–55 USD

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in BGN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro tickets can be purchased at station vending machines or with contactless payment.
  • Use only official taxi companies with meters displayed; avoid unmarked vehicles.
  • Bus tickets must be validated on board; purchase from kiosks or the driver.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying To Sofia

Depart from
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
flynasKNEXYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sofia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-4°C
February6°C-2°C
March10°C1°C
April15°C4°C
May19°C8°C
June24°C12°C
July28°C15°C
August28°C15°C
September23°C11°C
October16°C6°C
November11°C2°C
December5°C-1°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
-4°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
89%
15°C11°C
16 May
83%
14°C9°C
Sunday
10 May
76%
21°C8°C
17 May
77%
14°C8°C
Monday
11 May
86%
23°C10°C
18 May
86%
17°C9°C
Tuesday
12 May
87%
24°C10°C
19 May
69%
21°C7°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
18°C4°C
20 May
79%
19°C9°C
Thursday
14 May
81%
17°C8°C
21 May
86%
16°C7°C
Friday
15 May
79%
19°C6°C
22 May
85%
17°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and flynas. Riyadh and Sofia have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Varna, Eindhoven, Edinburgh, Athens, Brussels, Prague, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Lisbon, Belfast, Madrid, Milan, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Dortmund.
Which airports are there in Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
What airports are near Sofia?
The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.
Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Sofia with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Ryanair, Wizz Air, flynas.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh and Sofia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Riyadh and Sofia?
Traveling between Riyadh and Sofia, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Sofia?
There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Sofia depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Sofia arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Sofia depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Sofia arrive?

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