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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 Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ADB - SOF
    4h 36m
    $152–282

  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
    $37–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Izmir Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    15h
    $134

  4. Drive  839.6 km

    1. Drive from İzmir to Sofiacar car 839.6 km
    9h 13m
    $137–198

  5. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ADB - VAR
    6h 43m
    $156–461

İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Bulgaria?

SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Izmir Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $134 and the journey takes 15h.

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