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How to get fromBulgaria to İzmirby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bulgaria to İzmir by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Varna Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane VAR - ADB
    7h 29m
    ₺8,279–24,926

  2. Bus to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SAW - ADB
    10h 18m
    ₺3,358–5,484

  3. Bus via Bursa

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus stationbus bus
    16h 51m
    ₺6,074–6,374

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kavala to Mytileneferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    19h 7m
    ₺8,308–14,108

  5. Drive  831.8 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to İzmircar car 831.8 km
    9h 28m
    ₺6,799–9,821

  6. Fly from Sofia Airport

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SOF - ADB
    4h 36m
    ₺7,580–14,080

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edrinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edrine to Menemenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Menemen Garaj to Otogar Benzinlikbus bus 660 / ...
    19h 52m

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,947Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and İzmir, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Bulgaria Air, and SunExpress fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to İzmir bus station via Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, Bursa bus station, and Konakoğlu rest station in around 16h 51m.

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