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Connecting route · Azerbaijan → Bulgaria

Flights from Baku to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Baku to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Antalya or Istanbul, about 5h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 21m
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Baku to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey5h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Baku 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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BAK Antalya (AYT) SOF
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 46m
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BAK Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 21m
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BAK Athens (ATH) SOF
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~5h 59m
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BAK Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) SOF
Leg 1: Arkia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 31m
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BAK Belgrade (BEG) SOF
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 01m
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BAK Budapest (BUD) SOF
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~6h 29m
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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
2,214 km1,375 miles
Journey time
5h 21mestimate
Time difference
-2hSofia vs Baku
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
GYD → SOF

Flights from Baku to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baku to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Istanbul and Athens. 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 Baku to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,214 km.
Where do you change planes between Baku and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH) and Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV). Azerbaijan Airlines flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baku and Sofia?
Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Baku and Sofia?
Sofia is 2 hours behind Baku.

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