Travelling from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Antalya.
Flights from AYT to SOF start at 06:50 — the earliest with SunExpress. The latest departure is at 17:10 with SunExpress. In total, there are three weekly Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AYT to SOF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Sofia (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Pegasus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that offers AYT to SOF flights, with 70.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between AYT and SOF:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport flight is £47. A return plane ticket right now is £116. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AYT to SOF.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AYT to SOF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Antalya Airport, 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Antalya Airport from central Antalya, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to AYT:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Book a hotel close to SOF if you're taking a late Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Sofia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and find adventure across Sofia and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sofia. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sofia is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AYT to SOF around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Sofia, now it's time to explore other parts of Bulgaria. Travel around 80 miles south-east to Plovdiv to check off its leading attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No trip is complete without seeing Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).