Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Antalya Airport (AYT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport.
The timezone in Antalya is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Sofia.
Choose from six weekly Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with SunExpress is the earliest flight available. SunExpress operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SOF to AYT flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Antalya (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier operating SOF to AYT flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SOF and AYT include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Antalya Airport (AYT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport flight is R 705. A return ticket is currently R 1,832. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOF to AYT if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SOF to AYT is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SOF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Antalya Airport (AYT)
If you have a late Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near AYT:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Antalya Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, AllMeet rent a car or Right Cars and explore beyond Antalya's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Antalya Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Antalya Airport (AYT) to central Antalya
Antalya Airport to the centre of Antalya has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Antalya Airport (AYT)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Antalya in April.
The warmest month in Antalya is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Antalya Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to AYT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Antalya is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 483 kilometres north of Antalya, a visit to Istanbul will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Around 386 kilometres north-east of Antalya, Ankara is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

