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Connecting route · Bulgaria → Japan

Flights from Sofia to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Sofia to Tokyo. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Zurich, about 13h 55m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 55m
SOFTYOVIE

Sofia to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey13h 55mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Sofia to Tokyo

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 Vienna (VIE) TYO
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Mon12:30 SOF12:53 VIE0h 52m connection13:45 VIE08:25 TYOAustrian Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 55m
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SOF Zurich (ZRH) TYO
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
Wed11:15 SOF12:21 ZRH1h 09m connection13:30 ZRH08:48 TYOSWISS
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 33m
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SOF Munich (MUC) TYO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa
Wed06:30 SOF07:16 MUC3h 59m connection11:15 MUC06:18 TYOLufthansa + All Nippon Airways
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 48m
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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) TYO
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa
Thu06:45 SOF07:54 FRA4h 36m connection12:30 FRA07:53 TYOLufthansa + All Nippon Airways
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 08m
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SOF Istanbul (IST) TYO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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SOF Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) TYO
Leg 1: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: El Al
One airline, one ticket ~15h 57m
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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
9,172 km5,696 miles
Journey time
13h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hTokyo vs Sofia
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
SOF → NRT, HND

Flights from Sofia to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Zurich and Munich. 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 Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,172 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH), Munich (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA). Austrian Airlines flies both legs via Vienna, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and Tokyo?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Sofia and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Sofia.

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