Dalaman to Sofia (DLM–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DLM–SOF had nonstop service from Bulgaria Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 502 miles in 1h 35m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB Bulgaria Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from Dalaman
| Metric | DLM→SOF | RHO→SOF | BJV→SOF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DLM | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 50m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
DLM: +03 · SOF: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dalaman, it's 6:00 PM in Sofia.
Turkish passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. You can enter with a passport or a Turkish national ID card. Bulgaria shares a land border with Turkey, and the Kapikule-Kapitan Andreevo crossing is one of the busiest border points in the region. At Sofia Airport (SOF) or the land borders, immigration stamps you in quickly.
Bulgaria joined the Schengen area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with full land border integration expected later. The 90-day visa-free stay for Turkish nationals is based on a bilateral agreement and EU rules. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a residence permit at the Bulgarian Immigration Directorate. Bulgaria has a Turkish-speaking minority of roughly 600,000 people, concentrated in the Rhodope Mountains, Kardzhali, and Shumen areas.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to Sofia run about 1 hour 15 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Bulgaria Air. By road, Istanbul to Sofia takes about 5 hours via the E80 highway. Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), pegged to the euro at 1.96 BGN per EUR 1, trading at roughly 0.05 BGN per TRY 1. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and shops in Sofia and tourist areas. The Sofia Metro costs BGN 1.60 per ride (about TRY 32). Restaurants in Sofia are affordable by European standards: a main course costs BGN 12 to BGN 25 (TRY 240 to TRY 500).
DLM–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DLM to SOF
Dalaman International Airport (DLM) and Sofia Airport (SOF) had nonstop service from Bulgaria Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DLM to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DLM to SOF is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 502 miles (808 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO), Bodrum (BJV) and Antalya (AYT).