Flights from Riyadh to Sofia

Arriving in Sofia

Book your flights to Sofia with Etihad Airways and enjoy a destination which is a thriving centre of heritage, sophistication, architecture, design and cosmopolitan values.

Plan Your Sofia Holiday

There are myriad reasons to travel to Sofia. Performance art and cinema are the two favourite artistic past times in Sofia. The historical ancestry is such that Sofia has the largest museum collections in Bulgaria, whether you are interested in natural history or sculpture, you will find it exhibited here. You can also enjoy sensory overload at the largest IMAX cinema in Europe or relax and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many recreational spaces.

The peak season in Sofia runs through July and August. Temperatures average 27 degrees centigrade and it is here that the parks and gardens are in full bloom. We advise booking your tickets to Sofia well in advance at this time. The city is also pleasant during the spring, April and May, and autumn, September and October, when the temperatures are cooler. This is the best time to find cheap hotels in Sofia as the winter can be bitterly cold. Please check our Deals section to find flight deals to Sofia all year round.

Flying from Riyadh

Book your flights from Riyadh to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy the high quality of service that you can expect to receive throughout your experience with us.

Major Airports in Riyadh

The primary domestic and international gateway to Riyadh and beyond is the King Kalid International Airport, which is located some 20 miles outside of Riyadh City in the middle of the desert. As you would expect from one of the largest airports in the world, it has a wide range of facilities that cater to your every need. As well as a variety of eateries and shops, there is also a mosque.

Airport Transportation in Riyadh

No train to King Kalid Airport is available at present. Women drivers are not allowed to drive on public roads, therefore taking a car on hire is not an option for a single woman traveller or if you are an only women group. If choosing car rentals you must be aware of the local driving rules. Metered taxis to King Kalid International Airport are easy to hire from all locations in the city. Many of the city hotels provide a complimentary bus to King Kalid International airport.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Riyadh to Sofia on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.