Sofia to Marsá Maţrūḩ flights
Marsá Maţrūḩ lies 1,308 km (813 mi) south 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 26 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 | Marsá Maţrūḩ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Egypt |
| Population | 1.2 million | 176,498 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | MUH, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Marsá Maţrūḩ
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 Marsá Maţrūḩ
Marsá Maţrūḩ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersa Matruh International Airport | MUH | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,843 ft | 75 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Marsá Maţrūḩ from Sofia?
1,308 km (813 mi) in a straight line, south of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Marsá Maţrūḩ by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Marsá Maţrūḩ?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sofia to Marsá Maţrūḩ flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH).
What currency do I need in Marsá Maţrūḩ?
The Pound (EGP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.