Flight to Istanbul
Cairo → Istanbul · about 1h 45m in the air
Flight to Sofia
Istanbul → Sofia · about 50m in the air
Cairo → Sofia
Egypt to Bulgaria · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Cairo?
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About the trip from Cairo to Sofia
Cairo (Egypt) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are 1,572 km (977 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Istanbul: about 5h 35m door to door with 1 change. The fastest route, by flight via Spáta, takes about 5h 25m. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Cairo to Istanbul: about 1h 45m in the air, 1,235 km
- Flight from Istanbul to Sofia: about 50m in the air, 502 km
Every route we know
- Flight, via Istanbul: about 5h 35m, 1 change
- Flight, via Spáta: about 5h 25m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.