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Connecting route · Bulgaria → Azerbaijan

Flights from Sofia to Baku

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Baku. 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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Sofia to Baku at a glance

Fastest journey5h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Baku

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) BAK
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 46m
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SOF Istanbul (SAW) BAK
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 21m
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SOF Athens (ATH) BAK
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 59m
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SOF Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) BAK
Leg 1: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Arkia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Israir Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 31m
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SOF Belgrade (BEG) BAK
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 01m
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SOF Budapest (BUD) BAK
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air
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
+2hBaku vs Sofia
Currency in Baku
USD
Airports
SOF → GYD

Flights from Sofia to Baku: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Baku?
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 Sofia to Baku?
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 Sofia and Baku?
The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (SAW), Athens (ATH) and Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Antalya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Baku?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Baku?
Baku is 2 hours ahead of Sofia.

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