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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → Bulgaria

Flights from Almaty to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Antalya or Istanbul, about 8h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 01m
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Almaty to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey8h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Almaty to Sofia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ALA Antalya (AYT) SOF
Leg 1: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 34m
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ALA Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 01m
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ALA Izmir (ADB) SOF
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~8h 27m
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ALA Warsaw (WAW) SOF
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 04m
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ALA Larnaca (LCA) SOF
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,280 km2,658 miles
Journey time
8h 01mestimate
Time difference
-3hSofia vs Almaty
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
ALA → SOF

Flights from Almaty to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Istanbul and Izmir. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,280 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB) and Warsaw (WAW). Air Astana flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Sofia?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Sofia?
Sofia is 3 hours behind Almaty.

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