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Connecting route · Japan → Bulgaria

Flights from Tokyo to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Vienna, about 16h 26m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 20m
TYOSOFFRA

Tokyo to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey14h 20mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Vienna

Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Frankfurt (FRA) SOF
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa
Sat12:00 TYO18:40 FRA0h 50m connection19:30 FRA22:26 SOFLufthansa
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 26m
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TYO Vienna (VIE) SOF
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair
Mon11:30 TYO18:16 VIE3h 14m connection21:30 VIE23:50 SOFAustrian Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 20m
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TYO London (LHR) SOF
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Bulgaria Air
Wed10:00 TYO15:57 LHR2h 03m connection18:00 LHR22:50 SOFAll Nippon Airways + Bulgaria Air
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 50m
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TYO Munich (MUC) SOF
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sun10:15 TYO17:09 MUC3h 21m connection20:30 MUC23:11 SOFLufthansa
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 56m
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TYO Istanbul (IST) SOF
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 20m
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TYO Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) SOF
Leg 1: El Al · Leg 2: Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Bulgaria Air
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
14h 20mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hSofia vs Tokyo
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
NRT, HND → SOF

Flights from Tokyo to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Vienna and London. 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 Tokyo to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,172 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), London (LHR) and Munich (MUC). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Sofia?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sofia?
Sofia is 7 hours behind Tokyo.

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