There are 5 ways to get from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly from Tbilisi International Airport
best- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TBS - SOF
5h 33m$150–290Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
43h 7m$57–124Bus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
39h 13m$70–150Drive 2,176.1 km
- Drive from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofiacar 2,176.1 km
25h 33m$343–496Fly Tbilisi Airport to Zvartnots International Airport, fly
- Fly from Tbilisi Airport to Erevan Airportplane
- Fly from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EVN - SOF
9h 18m$300–440
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia is to bus and train which costs $55 - $130 and takes 43h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi Airport and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Metro Station Samgori, Ortachala Bus Station and Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 13m.
The distance between Tbilisi Airport (TBS) and Sofia is 1787 km. The road distance is 2176.1 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 39h 13m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia, including transfers.
Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 39h 13m.
Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Samandira Tesis station.
Sofia is 1h behind Tbilisi Airport (TBS). It is currently 7:30 AM in Tbilisi Airport (TBS) and 6:30 AM in Sofia.
What companies run services between Tbilisi Airport (TBS), Georgia and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, and three other airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tbilisi Airport to Sofia Central Bus Station via Metro Station Samgori, Ortachala Central Bus Station, Ortachala Bus Station, and Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 39h 13m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Zvartnots International Airport to Sofia Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–290
Flights from Zvartnots International Airport to Sofia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–420
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–270
Flights from Zvartnots International Airport to Sofia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–420
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Zvartnots International Airport to Sofia Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43–100
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $70–100
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–47
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $30–45
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43–100
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $70–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia is 2176 km. It takes approximately 25h 33m to drive from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Sofia.
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