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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → Bulgaria

Flights from Shymkent to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Shymkent to Sofia. The easiest way is one stop via Antalya or Istanbul, about 7h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 19m
CITSOFAYT

Shymkent to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey7h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Shymkent 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
CIT Antalya (AYT) SOF
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 49m
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2
CIT Istanbul (SAW) SOF
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 19m
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3
CIT Dubai (DXB) SOF
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~9h 45m
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4
CIT Budapest (BUD) SOF
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~9h 12m
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CIT Munich (MUC) SOF
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 28m
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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
3,744 km2,325 miles
Journey time
7h 19mestimate
Time difference
-3hSofia vs Shymkent
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
CIT → SOF

Flights from Shymkent to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shymkent to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Istanbul 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 Shymkent to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,744 km.
Where do you change planes between Shymkent and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (SAW), Dubai (DXB) and Budapest (BUD). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shymkent and Sofia?
Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Sofia?
Sofia is 3 hours behind Shymkent.

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