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

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There are 7 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 53m
    $166–461

  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
    $135

  4. Drive  839.5 km

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

  5. Fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ADB - SOF
    4h 36m
    $142–272

  6. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ADB - SAW
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    10h 2m
    $69–120

  7. 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 to Burgasbus bus
    10h 1m
    $279–309

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, and three other airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Izmir Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $135 and the journey takes 15h.

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