Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport (SOF): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport (SOF) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is six hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Sofia Airport is located in Sofia.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to SOF. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to SOF leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Kuala Lumpur to SOF flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.97%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Sofia Airport (SOF)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near SOF and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport flight.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport is ج.م. 10,241. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 25,432. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to SOF. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport (SOF)
April is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport (SOF), while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Sofia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Kuala Lumpur to SOF flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sofia to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sofia
Start your Sofia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Free Sofia Tour, Boyana Church and National Historical Museum are major attractions which should feature on any good Sofia itinerary.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute.
If you're ready to explore another side of Bulgaria, head for Stara Zagora, about 193 kilometres east of Sofia. Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park are among the biggest draws.
