Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Baku.
Leave plenty of time to make your GYD to SOF flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is a snap with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GYD and SOF include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
110 € is currently the best price for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at 223 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from GYD to SOF by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that depart GYD reach their destination on time.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near GYD. Whether you have an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Consider staying in a hotel near SOF if you're on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and explore Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
From Sofia Airport, Sofia is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sofia. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GYD to SOF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Sofia, now it's time to discover other corners of Bulgaria. Travel around 129 kilometres south-east to Plovdiv to check off its top attractions. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Bulgaria, consider Varna, roughly 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key reasons to visit.