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Only Ryanair operates flights between Sofia and Dublin.

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £99 return via Bristol (BRS), compared with £180 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£62 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 32% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 14% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Sofia to Dublin route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £140 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £220, a difference of £80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sofia to Dublin route, 46% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, Croke Park, and Aviva Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 09:39
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 03:19.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

A direct flight from Sofia to Dublin takes 3h 54m, covering 1,540 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Sofia to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £42, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Sofia to Dublin flights. 54% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Liverpool J. Lennon (LPL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 12m, compared to 6h 26m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 03m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Return flights from Sofia to Dublin range from £125 to £226, with an average of £159 over the past 12 months. Anything below £125 counts as a good deal.