How to Travel from
Sofia to Ankara Airport
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Ankara Airport, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Ankara Airport
Composite routes from Sofia to Ankara Airport
Cheapest
9 h 5 min
Car
1003 km.
from $55
Fastest
1 h 40 min
Plane
Other
18 h 20 min
854 km.
from $57.50
16 h 47 min
854 km.
from $173.87
18 h 13 min
854 km.
from $48.17
12 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
855 km.
from $183.22
17 h 15 min
854 km.
from $55.67
Route Navigator Sofia - Ankara Airport
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 85 м
85 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 180 km 402 м
180 km 402 м
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
Автомагистрала Марица, Свиленград, Истанбул, А 4, 112 km 178 м
112 km 178 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
Автомагистрала Марица, Turkey, 11 km 909 м
11 km 909 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
Avrupa Otoyolu, Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale, 231 km 7 м
231 km 7 м
Keep left onto 2. Çevre Yolu and drive toward Otogar, GaziosmanpaşaKadıköy, Ankara
2. Çevre Yolu, Otogar, GaziosmanpaşaKadıköy, Ankara, 28 km 511 м
28 km 511 м
Keep right onto Çamlık Kavşağı
Çamlık Kavşağı, 14 km 335 м
14 km 335 м
Keep right onto Reşadiye Kavşağı
Reşadiye Kavşağı, 79 km 802 м
79 km 802 м
Keep left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, 302 km 255 м
302 km 255 м
Keep right onto Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı, 385 м
385 м
Keep left onto Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı, 361 м
361 м
Keep right onto Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı
Akıncı Köprülü Kavşağı, 1 km 887 м
1 km 887 м
Keep right
7 km 821 м
7 km 821 м
Keep right onto İstanbul Yolu Köprülü Kavşağı and drive toward İvedik, Havalimanı, Kırıkkale, Samsun
İstanbul Yolu Köprülü Kavşağı, İvedik, Havalimanı, Kırıkkale, Samsun, 1 km 846 м
1 km 846 м
Keep left onto İstanbul Yolu Köprülü Kavşağı
İstanbul Yolu Köprülü Kavşağı, 19 km 861 м
19 km 861 м
Keep right and drive toward Bağlum, Ufuktepe, Sanatoryum, Keçiören
Bağlum, Ufuktepe, Sanatoryum, Keçiören, 345 м
345 м
Turn slight left
38 м
38 м
Keep right onto Bağlum Bulvarı
Bağlum Bulvarı, 1 km 554 м
1 km 554 м
Turn right
3 km 957 м
3 km 957 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Çağatay Caddesi
Çağatay Caddesi, 1 km 135 м
1 km 135 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Beylerbeyi Caddesi
Beylerbeyi Caddesi, 492 м
492 м
Turn left onto Belediye Caddesi
Belediye Caddesi, 2 km 546 м
2 km 546 м
Turn left onto Ertuğrulgazi Caddesi
Ertuğrulgazi Caddesi, 1 km 323 м
1 km 323 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Caddesi
Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Caddesi, 342 м
342 м
Turn right onto Belediye. Caddesi
Belediye. Caddesi, 1 km 500 м
1 km 500 м
Turn right onto Şehit Ahmet Edem Caddesi
Şehit Ahmet Edem Caddesi, 31 м
31 м
Turn left onto Şehit Musa Kaplan Caddesi
Şehit Musa Kaplan Caddesi, 99 м
99 м
Turn right onto Meltem Caddesi
Meltem Caddesi, 161 м
161 м
Turn sharp right
32 м
32 м
Turn right
25 м
25 м
Turn right onto Havalimanı Yolu
Havalimanı Yolu, 4 km 814 м
4 km 814 м
Keep right onto Özal Bulvarı
Özal Bulvarı, 377 м
377 м
Continue onto Özal Bulvarı
Özal Bulvarı, 4 km 328 м
4 km 328 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
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Bus operators
Found: 7
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB)?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to train which costs $13.04 - $92.39 and takes 18h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB)?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Ankara Airport (ESB)?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB). However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Ankara Airport via İstanbul Esenler, İstanbul Dudullu bus station and Aştİ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
How far is it from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB)?
The distance between Sofia and Ankara Airport (ESB) is 865 km. The road distance is 1013.4 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 16h 47m and costs $152.17 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB)?
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus from?
Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.
Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB)?
The best way to get from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs $152.17 - $184.78 and takes 16h 47m, you could also train via Maltepe, which costs $14.13 - $92.39 and takes 18h 13m.
Where does the Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus arrive?
Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Ankara Airport (ESB)?
Ankara Airport (ESB) is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 15:36 in Ankara Airport (ESB).
Can I drive from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB)?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB) is 1013 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Sofia to Ankara Airport (ESB).
Where can I stay near Ankara Airport (ESB)?
There are three+ hotels available in Ankara Airport (ESB). Prices start at $24.60 per night.
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