Journey information
Overview: Dortmund to Sofia flight
Flights from Dortmund to Sofia depart on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 959 miles (1544 km) distance in 2h 25m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 959 miles (1544 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Flights per day 2 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Dortmund to Sofia start from as low as $33 (€27) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $161 (€130) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 2 daily trains from Dortmund to Sofia with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 25m but the average duration is 2h 29m
Train Operators
- Travel from Dortmund to Sofia with Wizz Air
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Wizz Air.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Dortmund Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport
- First train typically departs at 05:00 AM and the last at 11:30 PM
The cheapest and fastest flights from Dortmund to Sofia
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$732
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Flights per day
93
Distance
1544 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Dortmund to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Sofia will cost around $732 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 93 flights that leave Dortmund for Sofia onMon, Jan 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 19 the direct flights cover the 1544 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jan 19 the longest flights will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 4452
W64332
PC1014 · PC271
IC 2225 · S8+
JU353 · JU112
ICE 513+
FB438
FR 4452
W64332
OS8844+
OS775
JU361 · JU112
KL1798+
KL3077Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Dortmund to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 959 miles (1544 km)
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€130 Average price | €107 Average price Cheapest |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 36m Average total duration 32h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dortmund to Sofia flight times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Sofia flights for today, Sunday, January 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC1018 · PC271 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 16h20 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 8646 | 2:40 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2h25 | 5:05 PM Sofia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1004 · PC271 | 2:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h50 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2021+ LH1706 | 3:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h45 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8846+ OS779 | 4:35 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h20 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1528 · TK1027 | 5:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h30 | 6:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1528 · TK1031 | 5:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 19h55 | 1:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1528 · TK1029 | 5:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h35 | 6:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1804+ KL3077 | 5:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h25 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO633 | 6:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h00 | 3:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO631 | 6:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h00 | 11:50 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS168 · OS771 | 6:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h55 | 9:50 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4113+ LH1702 | 7:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h05 | 11:00 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1014 · PC271 | 11:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h40 | 6:35 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, January 19 | |||||
FR 4452 | 4:45 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 2h25 | 7:10 AM Sofia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
26406 · 17405 · ICE 527+ FB438 | 5:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 9h11 | 2:20 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26406 · 17405 · ICE 527+ LH104 | 5:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h11 | 4:20 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26406 · 17405 · ICE 527+ OS214 | 5:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 16h46 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
LH73 · LH1426 | 5:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h20 | 11:35 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796+ KL3077 | 5:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h50 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH73 · LH96 · LH1702 | 5:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h45 | 11:00 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2037 · LH1702 | 5:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h45 | 11:00 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5371+ LH1702 | 5:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h30 | 11:00 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513+ FB438 | 5:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 8h44 | 2:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513+ LH104 · LH1704 | 5:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 10h44 | 4:20 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513+ OS212 · OS779 | 5:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 16h19 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF6639 · AF6623+ AF1107 | 5:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h55 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1088+ AF6623+ AF1107 | 5:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h55 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF6634 · AF6623+ AF1107 | 5:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h55 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX4459+ LX1390 | 5:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h30 | 12:15 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529+ OS214 · OS779 | 5:52 AM Dortmund Hbf | 16h03 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529+ LH1430 | 5:52 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h53 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529+ FB438 | 5:52 AM Dortmund Hbf | 8h28 | 2:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 2225 · S8+ LH1430 | 6:02 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h43 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 2225 · S8+ JU353 · JU112 | 6:02 AM Dortmund Hbf | 31h28 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26408 · 17407 · ICE 529+ FB438 | 6:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 8h11 | 2:20 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
LO406 · LO631 | 6:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h40 | 11:50 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1530 · TK1029 | 6:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h40 | 6:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO633 | 6:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h40 | 3:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1530 · TK1027 | 6:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 24h35 | 6:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1530 · TK1031 | 6:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h00 | 1:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8842+ OS775 | 6:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h45 | 4:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4411+ LX1390 | 7:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798+ KL3077 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
W64332 | 7:55 AM Dortmund Airport | 2h30 | 10:25 AM Sofia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
26412 · 17411 · ICE 623+ JU353 | 8:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 29h21 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26412 · 17411 · ICE 623+ LH1430 | 8:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h36 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26412 · 17411 · ICE 623+ OS214 | 8:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 13h46 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
AF6639 · AF6623+ AF1307 | 8:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h00 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF5470+ AF1307 | 8:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 27h30 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1088+ AF6623+ AF1307 | 8:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h00 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 105+ LH1430 | 8:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h09 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105+ JU353 · JU112 | 8:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 28h54 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
26711 · ICE 797+ LH1430 | 8:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h06 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
JU361 · JU112 | 8:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS162 · OS775 | 8:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h10 | 4:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
26414 · 17413 · ICE 625+ LH1430 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h36 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26414 · 17413 · ICE 625+ JU353 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 28h21 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26414 · 17413 · ICE 625+ OS214 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h46 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
LO404 · LO633 | 9:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h25 | 3:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1524 · TK1027 | 9:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h00 | 6:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1524 · TK1031 | 9:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 27h25 | 1:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1524 · TK1029 | 9:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h05 | 6:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800+ KL3077 | 10:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h35 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1672 · TK1031 | 10:35 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 26h35 | 1:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1672 · TK1029 | 10:35 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h15 | 6:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1672 · TK1027 | 10:35 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 20h10 | 6:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
26418 · 17417 · ICE 629+ JU353 | 11:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 26h21 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26418 · 17417 · ICE 629+ LH1430 | 11:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 9h36 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26418 · 17417 · ICE 629+ RO306 | 11:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 20h26 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
OS8844+ OS775 | 11:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h35 | 4:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8844+ OS779 | 11:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h30 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519+ RO306 · RO291 | 11:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 19h59 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ JU353 · JU112 | 11:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 25h54 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ LH1430 | 11:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 9h09 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
26420 · 17419 · ICE 721+ RO306 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 19h26 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26420 · 17419 · ICE 721+ JU353 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 25h21 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26420 · 17419 · ICE 721+ LH1430 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h36 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 109+ JU353 · JU112 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 24h54 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 109+ LH1430 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h09 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109+ RO306 · RO291 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 18h59 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1526 · TK1027 | 1:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h35 | 6:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1526 · TK1031 | 1:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 24h00 | 1:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH81 · LH1430 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h15 | 8:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6290 · AF3832+ AF1507 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 24h00 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1088+ AF6623+ AF1507 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h05 | 7:35 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF6292 · AF3832+ AF1507 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 24h00 | 1:30 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF5470+ AF1507 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 22h35 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1802+ KL3077 | 1:35 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 22h30 | 12:05 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR86 · QR115+ QR5541 | 1:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 20h35 | 10:20 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR86 · QR203+ A3982 | 1:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 27h45 | 5:30 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS164 · OS779 | 2:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h55 | 9:55 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Dortmund to Sofia Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Sofia by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Dortmund to Sofia generally leave from Dortmund Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
Dortmund Airport is 13.6 km away from Dortmund city centre and Sofia Airport is 12.2 km from Sofia city centre.
- Sofia International Film Festival, a prominent film festival showcasing international and Bulgarian cinema
- Sofia Music Weeks, an annual classical music festival featuring renowned orchestras and soloists
- Sofia Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ rights with a colorful parade and various events
- Christmas Market in Sofia, a festive market offering traditional crafts, food, and holiday entertainment.
- Easter, beautiful spring weather and traditional celebrations
- Labor Day, a public holiday with various outdoor activities and gatherings
- National Revival Day, cultural events celebrating Bulgarian heritage
- Unification Day, commemorating the unification of Bulgaria with festivities and parades.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Dortmund to Sofia
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including Heinemann Duty Free.
- Parking available, P1 and P2 near terminal, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, Hugo Junkers Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: 440, 490
- Train: RE57
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available at Terminal 1 and 2, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2.
- Located in Terminal 2, open during airport hours.
- Bus: 84, 184, 384
- Metro: M4
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