Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS): what you need to know
Tashkent's timezone is UTC+5, making Tashkent three hours ahead of Sofia.
Leave plenty of time to make your SOF to TAS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOF and TAS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport flight is R 2,674. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,612. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to TAS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SOF to TAS.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SOF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TAS instead:
Explore without limits with a Tashkent International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Tashkent and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tashkent International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to central Tashkent
Tashkent International Airport to central Tashkent has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tashkent in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Tashkent International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Tashkent, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to TAS in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Uzbekistan just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres east of Tashkent, a trip to Namangan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Hamza kalsavoy, Afsonalar vodiysi and Ola Buka.
Samarkand is another sought-after destination in Uzbekistan and is around 274 kilometres south-west of Tashkent. No trip is complete without a visit to Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, Afrasiyab Museum and Vayeni garadok.