Cheapest: November from €39 · SOF → ESB

Best Time to Fly: SofiaAnkara

CapitalAnkara
Population85,664,944
CurrencyTRY ₺ Turkish lira
LanguageTurkish
Time ZoneUTC+03:00
AirportESB
Distance848 km
Flight Time1h 29m
Visitors/yr~8,298,793

The cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Ankara is November, with fares from €39. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €78+ — a difference of €39 per ticket. Booking on a Wednesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 848 km SOF–ESB sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Sofia to Ankara

Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.

January
€41
Cheapest
February
€44
March
€49
April
€56
Peak
May
€53
June
€63
Peak
July
€75
Peak
August
€78
Peak
September
€51
October
€46
November
€39
Cheapest
December
€61
Peak

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€41+€2Best value
February€44+€5Best value
March€49+€10Best value
April€56+€17Average
May€53+€14Average
June€63+€24Average
July€75+€36Expensive
August€78+€39Expensive
September€51+€12Average
October€46+€7Best value
November€39CheapestBest value
December€61+€22Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Sofia–Ankara route, Wednesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Saturdays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Wednesday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Sofia–Ankara.

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Top Activities in Ankara

Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels
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Hotels in Ankara

ANKA RESİDENCE KIZILAY
5-star · 7.5/10 from 241 reviews
€35 / night
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CONCEPT HOUSE
4.5-star · 7.2/10 from 234 reviews
€38 / night
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BUTİK 24 SUİTES
5-star · 7.0/10 from 200 reviews
€38 / night
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MALTEPE MANHATTAN OTEL
3-star · 8.6/10 from 28 reviews
€57 / night
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Hamit Hotel Kizilay
3-star · 7.9/10 from 133 reviews
€60 / night
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SKY HILL HOTEL
4-star · 8.6/10 from 1,018 reviews
€63 / night
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Gordion Hotel - Special Class
4-star · 8.6/10 from 400 reviews
€68 / night
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HİTİT OTEL
3-star · 7.9/10 from 151 reviews
€69 / night
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Nightly rates in Ankara for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

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