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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → Bulgaria

Flights from Astana to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Astana to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Antalya or Istanbul, about 8h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 24m
NQZSOFAYT

Astana to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey7h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Astana 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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NQZ Antalya (AYT) SOF
Leg 1: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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NQZ Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Air Astana, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 24m
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NQZ Warsaw (WAW) SOF
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m
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NQZ Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: Air Astana, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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NQZ Belgrade (BEG) SOF
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Serbia
Self-transfer likely ~8h 41m
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NQZ Larnaca (LCA) SOF
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 26m
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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
3,701 km2,298 miles
Journey time
7h 24mestimate
Time difference
-3hSofia vs Astana
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
NQZ → SOF

Flights from Astana to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Istanbul and Warsaw. 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 Astana to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,701 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (IST), Warsaw (WAW) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air Astana flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Sofia?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Astana and Sofia?
Sofia is 3 hours behind Astana.

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