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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 09:31
• Latest: departs at 17:20 and lands at 20:56.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Sofia.

A direct flight from Dublin to Sofia takes 3h 36m, covering 3,990 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to Sofia range from €181 to €394, with an average of €270 over the past 12 months. Anything below €181 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the €270 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €130 return via Bristol (BRS), compared with €244 for direct.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Dublin to Sofia flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €23–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Dublin to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €63, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• NU Car
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• Priceless
• Easyrent

Flights from Dublin to Sofia usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Sofia route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Sofia most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 40% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Dublin to Sofia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €190 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €324, a difference of €133.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Dublin and Sofia.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 01m, compared to 6h 09m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) and 6h 58m via London Stansted (STN).

Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Dublin (Eastern European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

National Palace of Culture is one of the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Sofia flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are four lounges at Sofia Airport, which will allow you to pay at the door. The Sofia Lounge in Terminal 1 is open from 09:30 until 22:00 and entrance costs around €15. The Pliska Lounge in Terminal 2 opens from 08:00 until 22:00 and entrance here also costs around €15. The Preslav Lounge in Terminal 2 costs roughly €18 and opens around flight schedules. Your final choice is the Vitosha Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2, which is open from 04:00 until 22:00. Entrance here will cost about €22.

You have three options, bus, metro, or taxi. To catch the metro, head to the airport station near Terminal 2. A metro journey to Sofia Central Station should take around 25min and a one-way ticket costs roughly €0.80. Bus lines 84 and 184 will take you to downtown Sofia and both services leave from terminals 1 and 2. A one-way ticket costs approximately €0.80 and journey time is around 40min, depending on traffic. A taxi journey will cost between €8-11 (approx.), depending on traffic and the time of day. Taxis run 24/7 and will get you to Sofia’s centre in around 25min.