Sofia to Tuzla flights
Tuzla lies 427 km (265 mi) north-west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sofia | Tuzla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 1.2 million | 142,486 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | TZL, 10 km out |
Clocks in Tuzla are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 1 h 18 min journey lands only 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuzla
Crossing from Bulgaria into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Lev to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tuzla
Tuzla is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tuzla International Airport (TZL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,152 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuzla International Airport | TZL | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,152 ft | 784 ft |
| Sarajevo International Airport | SJJ | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,666 ft | 1,708 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tuzla from Sofia?
427 km (265 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Tuzla by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Tuzla?
Tuzla is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sarajevo against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Tuzla flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tuzla International Airport (TZL); Tuzla also has SJJ.
What currency do I need in Tuzla?
The Marka (BAM).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.