Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Sofia is one hour behind Dammam and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your DMM to SOF flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Sofia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DMM and SOF:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
Right now, $256 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $465. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DMM to SOF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport to Sofia Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Fahd International Airport to Sofia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.88% of flights that take off from DMM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Fahd International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Sofia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Sofia Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sofia in April.
Before locking in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DMM to SOF in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Sofia, now it's time to discover other parts of Bulgaria. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).