How to get from İzmir to Sofia
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Sofia. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 575 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €45, on Fri, Sep 4.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
575 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €87Older observation | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Older observation | 15hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€87Older observation1h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Older observation15h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir Adnan Menderes → Sofia Airportflight
SunExpress·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, İzmir to Sofia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€71October 2026
€81Departures from İzmir to Sofia
ArdaTur runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:00 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 15h€45Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SunExpress, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Sofia works
Start with a SunExpress flight from İzmir to Sofia, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €87 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
İzmir to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Sofia?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Sofia from İzmir?
About 575 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Sofia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €87. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from İzmir to Sofia?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from İzmir to Sofia?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for İzmir and Sofia?
İzmir is ADB and Sofia is SOF, so this route is usually written ADB to SOF.
Which operators run İzmir to Sofia?
On this route you travel with SunExpress, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Sofia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SunExpress
Route calculated: 3 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 3 Sep 2026