Sofia to Alexandria flights
Alexandria lies 1,405 km (873 mi) south-east of Sofia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Sofia | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Egypt |
| Population | 1.2 million | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | HBE, 37 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Alexandria
Crossing from Bulgaria into Egypt: money changes from the Lev to the Pound (EGP); the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Alexandria
Alexandria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alexandria International Airport (HBE), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,156-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria International Airport | HBE | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,156 ft | 171 ft |
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Staying in Alexandria
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria. Of the 243 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 29 are five-star. Across 117 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 93,347 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alexandria from Sofia?
1,405 km (873 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Alexandria by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Alexandria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sofia to Alexandria flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
What currency do I need in Alexandria?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Alexandria?
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.