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Flights from Sofia to Ankara

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Flight Duration11 h and 25 mFlights between Sofia and Ankara take, on average, 11 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportSofia AirportWhen flying from Sofia to Ankara
Destination airportEtismegut HavalimaniFor the route from Sofia to Ankara
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Sofia to Ankara
One-way average Price£136The average price for a flight Sofia - Ankara at Opodo is £136, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Ankara when departing from Sofia
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Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 530 mi
Sofia airports
Sofia Airport (SOF)How far from city centre: 4 mi
Ankara airports
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)How far from city centre: 16 mi

Book your Sofia to Ankara flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sofia to Ankara (Turkey) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Sofia–Ankara route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Sofia Airport (SOF)
  • Arrival airport: Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

Tips for cheaper flights from Sofia to Ankara

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Sofia to Ankara:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Ankara. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sofia to Ankara

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sofia to Ankara?
When you fly from Sofia to Ankara the average price is £136. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Sofia to Ankara at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Sofia to Ankara. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Ankara?
The most popular months to book a flight from Sofia to Ankara are November, January and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Sofia to Ankara?
The best time of the year to go to Ankara when flying from Sofia depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Ankara from Sofia in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, January and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sofia - Ankara.
How long does the flight take to go from Sofia to Ankara?
The total flight time between Sofia and Ankara is of around 11 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 530.34 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Sofia and Ankara?
The main airport route flying between Sofia and Ankara is: Sofia Airport (SOF) to Esenboga International Airport(ESB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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