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Flights from Ankara to Sofia
There are no direct flights from Ankara to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Antalya, about 3h 34m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 34m
Ankara to Sofia at a glance
Fastest journey3h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Antalya
Best ways to fly from Ankara to Sofia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ANK Antalya (AYT) SOF
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air
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
- 853 km530 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 34mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hSofia vs Ankara
- Currency in Sofia
- USD
- Airports
- ESB → SOF
Flights from Ankara to Sofia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Antalya and Bucharest. 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 Ankara to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 853 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (SAW), Antalya (AYT), Bucharest (OTP) and Izmir (ADB). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Sofia?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Sofia?
Sofia is 1 hour behind Ankara.
