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Connecting route · Bulgaria → Kazakhstan

Flights from Sofia to Astana

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Astana. 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
SOFNQZAYT

Sofia to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey7h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Astana

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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SOF Antalya (AYT) NQZ
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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2
SOF Istanbul (IST) NQZ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 24m
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SOF Warsaw (WAW) NQZ
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m
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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) NQZ
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Astana, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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SOF Belgrade (BEG) NQZ
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 41m
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SOF Larnaca (LCA) NQZ
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Air Astana
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
+3hAstana vs Sofia
Currency in Astana
USD
Airports
SOF → NQZ

Flights from Sofia to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Astana?
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 Sofia to Astana?
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 Sofia and Astana?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (IST), Warsaw (WAW) and Frankfurt (FRA). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Astana?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Astana?
Astana is 3 hours ahead of Sofia.

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