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How to get fromİzmir to Bulgariaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from İzmir to Bulgaria by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Varna Airport

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    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ADB - VAR
    6h 33m
    $266–491

  2. Bus via Edirne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Edirnebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edrine to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 1m
    $46–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Izmir Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    15h
    $80–120

  4. Drive 839.5 km

    1. Drive from İzmir to Sofiacar car 839.5 km
    9h 13m
    $133–191

  5. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ADB - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Silivri Otogarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Silivri to Burgas Westbus bus
    10h 46m
    $261–305

İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, and six other airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Izmir Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 15h.

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