- Must visit
National Archaeological Museum
Bulgaria’s leading archaeological museum, housed in a former mosque and displaying Thracian, Roman, and medieval treasures.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$105
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$423
Fastest journey on Oct 20
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
3 h 52 m
Flights on Oct 20
75
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 $423 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 75 flights from Dortmund to Sofia, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct flights cover the 1544 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the longest flights will take 4 h 20 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.
W64332
LO404 · LO633
LO408 · LO631
LO404 · LO631
LO408 · LO633
W64332
LH5362+
LH1702
OS8844+
OS775
LH2015+
LH4158
LX4459+
LX1390Flights from Dortmund to Sofia depart on average 58 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:55, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 959 miles (1544 km) distance in 2h 25m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 959 miles (1544 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 25m |
First flight 12:55 AM |
Last flight 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Sofia flights for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OS779+ OS8846 | 4:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h05 | 11:55 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5012 · PC5543 | 5:05 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h05 | 11:10 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS166 · OS779 | 6:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h25 | 11:55 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1528 · TK1029 | 6:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 24h30 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1528 · TK1031 | 6:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 19h10 | 3:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1528 · TK1027 | 6:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h55 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO633 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h15 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO631 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h05 | 1:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1522 · TK1031 | 8:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h40 | 3:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1522 · TK1027 | 8:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h25 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1522 · TK1029 | 8:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h00 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
PC1014 · PC271 | 1:55 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h50 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC5004 · PC5543 | 2:15 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h55 | 11:10 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH79 · LH1426 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h25 | 1:25 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
26406 · 17405 · ICE 527+ LH1428 | 6:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 10h51 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26406 · 17405 · ICE 527+ LH106 | 6:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h31 | 6:40 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26406 · 17405 · ICE 527+ LH108 | 6:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h31 | 6:40 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
LH2031 · LH1702 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 12:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513+ LH1428 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 10h24 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 25+ LH1428 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 10h24 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513 · ICE 25+ LH1430 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 15h04 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529+ LH1430 | 6:54 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h46 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529+ LH1428 | 6:54 AM Dortmund Hbf | 10h06 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529+ PC998 · PC271 | 6:54 AM Dortmund Hbf | 28h51 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX4459+ LX1390 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h20 | 12:15 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5362+ LH1702 | 7:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h10 | 12:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
26408 · 17407 · ICE 529+ LH1430 | 7:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h31 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26408 · 17407 · ICE 529+ LH1428 | 7:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 9h51 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26408 · 17407 · ICE 529+ PC998 | 7:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 28h36 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
LO406 · LO633 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h45 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO631 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h35 | 1:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1530 · TK1029 | 7:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1530 · TK1031 | 7:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h40 | 3:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1530 · TK1027 | 7:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 24h25 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
W64332 | 8:45 AM Dortmund Airport | 2h30 | 12:15 PM Sofia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
26412 · 17411 · ICE 623+ LH1430 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h31 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26412 · 17411 · ICE 623+ LO378 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 27h46 | 1:55 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26412 · 17411 · ICE 623+ PC998 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 26h36 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 105+ LH1430 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h04 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105+ PC998 · PC271 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 26h09 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
26711 · ICE 797+ LH1430 | 9:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h01 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS162 · OS773 | 9:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h40 | 3:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 29 · ICE 625+ LH1430 | 9:51 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h49 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 29 · ICE 625+ PC998 · PC271 | 9:51 AM Dortmund Hbf | 25h54 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 29 · ICE 625+ LO380 · LO631 | 9:51 AM Dortmund Hbf | 27h04 | 1:55 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26414 · 17413 · ICE 625+ LH1430 | 10:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h31 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26414 · 17413 · ICE 29+ LH1430 | 10:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h31 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26414 · 17413 · ICE 29+ PC998 | 10:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 25h36 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
LO404 · LO633 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h35 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO631 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 26h30 | 1:55 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1524 · TK1031 | 10:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 27h30 | 3:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1524 · TK1029 | 10:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h50 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1524 · TK1027 | 10:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h15 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH73 · LH1428 | 11:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h00 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
26418 · 17417 · ICE 229+ LH1430 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 9h31 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26418 · 17417 · ICE 629+ LH1430 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 9h31 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26418 · 17417 · ICE 229+ PC998 | 12:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 23h36 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 519+ LH1430 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 9h04 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519+ LO380 · LO631 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 24h19 | 1:55 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519+ PC998 · PC271 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 23h09 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2013+ LH4158 | 12:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h00 | 6:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8844+ OS775 | 1:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h10 | 6:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
26420 · 17419 · ICE 721+ LO380 | 1:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 23h46 | 1:55 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
26420 · 17419 · ICE 721+ LH1430 | 1:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h31 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 3 transfers | |
26420 · 17419 · ICE 721+ PC998 | 1:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 22h36 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 4 transfers | |
LH2015+ LH4158 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h10 | 6:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109+ LO380 · LO631 | 1:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 23h19 | 1:55 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 109+ LH1430 | 1:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h04 | 10:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109+ PC998 · PC271 | 1:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 22h09 | 12:45 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1526 · TK1027 | 2:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h50 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1526 · TK1031 | 2:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h05 | 3:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1526 · TK1029 | 2:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 28h25 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Sofia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sofia trip today.
Bulgaria’s leading archaeological museum, housed in a former mosque and displaying Thracian, Roman, and medieval treasures.
A major branch of the National Gallery featuring Bulgarian and international art in a large modern exhibition space.
This museum traces Sofia’s past from antiquity to modern times, with standout displays in the restored Central Mineral Baths.
Sofia’s iconic pedestrian boulevard lined with historic buildings, churches, shops, and constant city life.
A long Roman-era pedestrian zone with ruins, fountains, and metro access, ideal for understanding ancient Serdica.
A vast landscaped park with lakes, sports facilities, and quiet paths, favored by locals for walks and relaxation.
Shopska salad mixes tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, and sirene cheese. It is a Bulgarian staple and a classic start to meals across Sofia.
Tarator is a cold yogurt soup with cucumber, dill, garlic, and walnuts. It is especially traditional in summer and widely loved in Bulgarian homes.
Banitsa is a flaky pastry filled most often with eggs and sirene cheese. It is a beloved breakfast and a symbol of Bulgarian home cooking and holidays.
Upscale venue focused on modern Balkan and Bulgarian tasting menus, polished service, and a contemporary fine dining setting.
Refined Bulgarian restaurant in a historic house, known for seasonal local cuisine, regional wines, and an elegant but warm atmosphere.
Traditional Bulgarian tavern with folk style decor, grilled meats, salads, and classic dishes in a lively, old Sofia setting.
Budget-friendly for Europe. Hotels, meals, and public transport usually cost less than in major EU capitals, making Sofia good value for tourists.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is good. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare; larger tips are optional.
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.

Most Dortmund to Sofia flights use the Dortmund Airport to Sofia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Sofia airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Dortmund Airport is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Sofia Airport is 6 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sofia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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