What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $3,295. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 54m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 15m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Sofia on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sofia in 50h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and Sofia are separated by a distance of 15097 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sofia round-trip?

Lufthansa, at $1,612, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Sofia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and Turkish Airlines. Lufthansa is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sofia ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Sofia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sofia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Turkish Airlines, Emirates or Qatar Airways.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from Melbourne?

If you book a flight to Sofia from Melbourne, you will be flying to Sofia, which is the city’s only airport. Sofia (SOF) is located 6.7 km from the centre of Sofia. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Sofia per day from 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sofia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Sofia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sofia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Sofia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Sofia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sofia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Sofia flights typically cost between $2,098 and $2,191 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,646 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov-27 Nov). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Sofia are usually found in April or May, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sofia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Sofia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.

Fri 7/1100:30MEL - SOF

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1121:40SOF - MEL

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10$1,643

Fri 7/1100:30MEL - SOF

2 stops29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 27/1121:40SOF - MEL

2 stops50h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,711

Fri 12/1210:00MEL - SOF

3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/1213:45SOF - MEL

3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$2,579

Sat 8/1107:00MEL - SOF

3 stops40h 05mKLM

Thu 27/1107:00SOF - MEL

3 stops52h 10mKLM

Deal found 27/10$2,766

Tue 23/1211:25MEL - SOF

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/109:35SOF - MEL

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$2,907

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Sat 8/1115:10MEL - SOF

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1121:40SOF - MEL

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10$1,643

Sat 8/1115:10MEL - SOF

2 stops50h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 27/1109:35SOF - MEL

2 stops38h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,711

Sat 8/1107:00MEL - SOF

3 stops40h 05mKLM

Thu 27/1107:00SOF - MEL

3 stops52h 10mKLM

Deal found 27/10$2,766

Fri 12/1210:00MEL - SOF

3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/1213:45SOF - MEL

3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$2,579

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Sofia
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Fri 7/1100:30MEL - SOF

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1121:40SOF - MEL

3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10$1,643

Fri 7/1100:30MEL - SOF

2 stops29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 27/1121:40SOF - MEL

2 stops50h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,711

Sat 8/1107:00MEL - SOF

3 stops40h 05mKLM

Thu 27/1107:00SOF - MEL

3 stops52h 10mKLM

Deal found 27/10$2,766

Sat 8/1116:55MEL - SOF

2 stops53h 30mEmirates

Thu 27/1114:25SOF - MEL

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Deal found 26/10$3,188

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sofia

Round-trip from	$1,646
One-way from	$741
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$2,132

7/11-27/11
4 total stops
54h 05m total
Melbourne to Sofia

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13/11
3 total stops
46h 45m total
Melbourne to Sofia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

15:10-20:50

2 stops38h 40m

Sofia

Thu 27/11

21:40-07:25

2 stops24h 45m

$1,643

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

15:10-08:45

2 stops50h 35m

Sofia

Thu 27/11

09:35-09:25

2 stops38h 50m

$1,711

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

10:00-21:40

3 stops44h 40m

Sofia

Fri 19/12

13:45-10:35

3 stops35h 50m

$2,579

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

07:00-14:05

3 stops40h 05m

Sofia

Thu 27/11

07:00-20:10

3 stops52h 10m

$2,766

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

06:00-19:45

3 stops46h 45m

$741

MelbourneSofia

MEL - SOF

MELSOF

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

16:55-11:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,539

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Deals found on 28/10

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia (average of $1,402). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SOF?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Sofia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,659 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,030 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,533 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,394 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sofia from Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Sofia from Melbourne, you will be flying to Sofia, which is the city’s only airport. Sofia (SOF) is located 6.7 km from the centre of Sofia. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Sofia per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sofia in 50h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and Sofia are separated by a distance of 15097 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Sofia round-trip?
Lufthansa, at $1,612, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Sofia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and Turkish Airlines. Lufthansa is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Sofia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Sofia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Sofia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Sofia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Sofia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Sofia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia (average of $1,402). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sofia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Sofia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,612	Average$1,844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,797	Average$2,268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,806	Average$2,109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,127	Average$2,946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Sofia are usually found in April or May, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sofia?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sofia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sofia. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Sofia, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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