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Connecting route · Uzbekistan → Bulgaria

Flights from Samarkand to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Samarkand to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Izmir, about 7h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 08m
SKDSOFIST

Samarkand to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey7h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Izmir

Best ways to fly from Samarkand 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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SKD Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: Air Samarkand, Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 08m
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SKD Izmir (ADB) SOF
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~7h 30m
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SKD Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: Centrum Air, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~9h 17m
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SKD Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) SOF
Leg 1: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 12m
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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
3,630 km2,254 miles
Journey time
7h 08mestimate
Time difference
-3hSofia vs Samarkand
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
SKD → SOF

Flights from Samarkand to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Samarkand to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Izmir and Dubai. 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 Samarkand to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,630 km.
Where do you change planes between Samarkand and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Izmir (ADB), Dubai (DXB) and Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV). Air Samarkand flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Samarkand and Sofia?
Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Samarkand and Sofia?
Sofia is 3 hours behind Samarkand.

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