There are 8 ways to get from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
4h 12m$87–262Bus via Централна Гара
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
9h 22m$15–40Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
8h 50m$81Bus, train
- Take the bus from İstanbul Beşyüzevler to Harmanlibus
- Take the train from Harmanli to Iskarsko Shosetrain Ic
8h 50m$27–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF)536.4 km
4h 46mDrive 536.4 km
- Drive from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 536.4 km
4h 46m$85–122Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
4h 52m$123–374Bus to Burgas Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
- Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BOJ - SOF
7h 24m$114–277
Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus and train which costs $26 - $30 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $85 - $270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Esenler and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 509 km. The road distance is 536.4 km.
The best way to get from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $81.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
The best way to get from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81 and takes 8h 50m.
Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF).
What companies run services between Esenler, Turkey and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $81 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–260
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Burgas Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Harmanli to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $81
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Beşyüzevler to Harmanli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- callcenter@likebus.ua
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Istanbul to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Esenler to Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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