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Airport of departure: | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Airport of arrival: | Antalya International Airport (AYT) |
Flight duration from Bulgaria to Türkiye: | Average of 1 hours 35 minutes |
DEPARTURE : Bulgaria
Your direct flight from Antalya Airport to Sofia Airport will be your first step on a fantastic journey to Bulgaria. Bulgaria is one of the thriving cities with expanding transportation options that reach rural parts of the country.
Transportation to/from Sofia Airport
One of the most common methods to travel to Sofia Airport from Sofia city centres is to take the metro, which leaves and arrives at Sofia Airport Metro Station. The metro station in Sofia Airport can be accessed from Terminal 2. It is possible to reach Sofia city centre, Druzhba, and Mladost using this metro line. In addition to that, a new metro line is constructed in the airport to connect Hadzhi Dimitar and Gorna Banya districts to Sofia Airport. More information about the metro line at Sofia Airport can be found here. Another option to reach Sofia city is to take the bus line 84 and bus line 184, which go to the city centre, and bus line 384, which goes to Druzhba from the airport.
Public Transport
Bulgaria invests in public transport to make sure the city centres are conveniently connected with the suburban areas. The Urban Mobility System provides a comprehensive guide to finding the inner-city transportation options in Sofia, which can be found here. The buses and trolleybuses are the fastest and easiest way to move around Sofia. These buses and trolleybuses are also common in other Bulgarian cities such as Varna, Gabrovo, and many more. While Sofia has a tram and metro line, the other cities in Bulgaria mainly depend on buses and trolleys for inner-city transport.
In addition to public transport options, taxis are also prefered for inner-city transportation in Bulgaria. Car-sharing and cycling are common in Sofia and other major cities as well. Driving in Bulgaria is relatively easy, but finding the direction might be tricky because the road signs are written in the Cyrillic alphabet.
Is there a travel card for tourists in Bulgaria?
There is not a tourist travel card in Sofia. Travellers can buy the bus and metro tickets from local sales points to use the transportation system in Sofia and other cities in Bulgaria. Taxis in Bulgaria only accept cash, so it is important to have some money when you take the taxis.
Transportation Between Cities in Bulgaria
The transportation between cities in Bulgaria mainly depends on the railroad network. The majority of the train routes in Bulgaria are run by the Bulgarian State Railways. The state railroad system also connects the country to neighboring countries like Greece and Romania. In addition to trains, buses are commonly prefered by the locals to visit other cities in Bulgaria. The intercity buses are a comfortable mode of transportation to reach the smaller towns and villages in the rural area.
ARRIVAL : Türkiye (Turkey)
You won’t have to worry about transportation in Türkiye after your direct flight from approximately 50 different countries around the world, such as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, since the transportation from the airport will be easy, thanks to the extensive transportation network in the country. Türkiye is a large country that offers different modes of transportation to travel between cities and towns where passengers can take direct or connecting flights to İstanbul, İzmir, Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman and Trabzon.
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If you wonder how long the flight to Turkey from Central Europe is, you’ll see that 3-4 hours will be enough to get to Turkish resorts. Direct flights to Antalya take 3 hours and 55 minutes from Amsterdam, whereas they only take 3 hours and 20 minutes from Berlin. Similarly, a flight from the United Kingdom to Turkey takes about 4 hours. Flights from London to Turkey take 4 hours and 5 minutes if you land in Istanbul. Flights from Manchester to Istanbul take about 4 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking for cheap flights to Turkey from London, the most affordable options will appear from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Alternatively, you can select a direct flight to Antalya, Izmir and Ankara.
Transportation to/from İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Transportation to/from İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to İstanbul city centre has various options depending on where you would like to go. There are airport express buses called HAVABUS, which depart from different locations in Istanbul, such as Taksim and Kadıköy. This express line only travels between these districts and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. For more details about the HAVABUS line, you can take a look at the airport's official website.
Another option to reach Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by bus. E3, which leaves from 4. Levent, and E9 and E10, which depart from Bostancı, are direct lines that reach the airport. Also, it is possible to take the Marmaray line to Pendik and then take the 132H from Pendik station to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. More information about the bus lines can be found on this map.
Public Transport in Turkey
Public transportation in Türkiye is advanced and well-connected. There are metro lines, tram lines, tunnel lines, metro buses, buses, minibuses, and ferries in different cities in Türkiye. The buses are the most common way of public transport in the country. In some cities like İstanbul, İzmir, and Ankara, it is possible to find trams, trains, and ferry lines to travel within the city.
Since each city has a different transportation system, the passengers need to check the bus schedules of each city. If you would like to learn more about the public transport in Istanbul, you can check out IETT's official website. Also, more information about Ankara’s EGO (bus system) can be found here. Most of the cities in Türkiye have minibus lines. For this reason, minibuses are the most common way of public transport in Türkiye.
Is there a special tourist travel card in Türkiye?
There is not a special tourist travel card in Türkiye. Tourists can buy a transportation card called Istanbulkart to use any mode of public transportation in Istanbul. Different cities in Türkiye have different transportation cards, and each of these cards must be purchased separately since the cards cannot be used in different cities.
Transportation in Türkiye
The transportation options between the cities in Türkiye are varied, and all the vehicles are comfortable and easy to use. One of the most preferred ways to travel between cities in Türkiye is to take domestic flights. It is possible to buy tickets between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Antalya Airport, İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Van Ferit Melen Airport, or Gaziantep Airport.
In addition, there are buses and train lines that operate between the cities in Türkiye. Private companies operate the buses, while train lines belong to the state.