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Cheapest time to fly from Sofia to Riyadh

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration10 h and 25 mFlights between Sofia and Riyadh take, on average, 10 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportSofia AirportWhen flying from Sofia to Riyadh
Destination airportKing Khalid International AirportFor the route from Sofia to Riyadh
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Sofia to Riyadh
One-way average Price£327The average price for a flight Sofia - Riyadh at Opodo is £327, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Riyadh when departing from Sofia
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Last checked on Fri 30/10
Distance: 1,825 mi
Sofia airports
Sofia Airport (SOF)How far from city centre: 4 mi
Riyadh airports
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your Sofia to Riyadh flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sofia to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Sofia to Riyadh takes roughly 4 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Sofia–Riyadh route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Sofia Airport (SOF)
  • Arrival airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

The weather in Riyadh

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Riyadh, temperatures average around 43ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 44ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Sofia to Riyadh

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Sofia to Riyadh:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Riyadh. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sofia to Riyadh

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sofia to Riyadh?
When you fly from Sofia to Riyadh the average price is £327. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Sofia to Riyadh at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Sofia to Riyadh. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Riyadh?
The most popular months to book a flight from Sofia to Riyadh are November, August and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Sofia to Riyadh?
The best time of the year to go to Riyadh when flying from Sofia depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Riyadh from Sofia in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, April and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sofia - Riyadh.
How long does the flight take to go from Sofia to Riyadh?
The total flight time between Sofia and Riyadh is of around 10 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,825.15 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Riyadh compared to Sofia?
While in Sofia temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Riyadh can experience temperatures up to 35º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Riyadh, compared to the 0º ºC average in Sofia.

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