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Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€67
Wizz Air Wizz Air 8h 55m · 1 stop Mon, Jan 4
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Cheapest round-trip
€111
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines 1h 30m · Nonstop Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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When to travel
May
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €67 and round-trip from €111. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air (from €67) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, May is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €195. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €406.

€406
€301
€195
€90
    Cheapest
  • €229
    Nov
  • €339
    Dec
  • €357
    Jan
  • €255
    Feb
  • €212
    Mar
  • €238
    Apr
  • €195
    May
  • €265
    Jun
  • €275
    Jul
  • €406
    Aug
  • €399
    Sep
  • €336
    Oct

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of €138. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as €231.

€231
€185
€138
€92
    Cheapest
  • €146
    Nov
  • €183
    Dec
  • €164
    Jan
  • €192
    Feb
  • €231
    Mar
  • €151
    Apr
  • €138
    May
  • €148
    Jun
  • €143
    Jul
  • €183
    Aug
  • €147
    Sep
  • €153
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€209
€173
€136
€100
    Cheapest
  • €209
    Mon
  • €158
    Tue
  • €160
    Wed
  • €157
    Thu
  • €139
    Fri
  • €164
    Sat
  • €136
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sofia to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. TK1128

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    14:05

    IST

    - - - - T - S
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  2. TK1028

    09:30

    SOF

    1h 30m

    12:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK1030

    21:45

    SOF

    1h 30m

    00:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK1032

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 30m

    18:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. W64349

    12:25

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:50

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  6. W62437

    12:55

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    17:10

    IST

    - M T - - F S
  7. W64349

    12:25

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:50

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  8. W62429

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 1 minute on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 09:30, and the last departs at 21:45, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €183 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 09:25 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 10:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 21:15 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 22:45.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4066 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €67, and round-trip fares start from €111. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Mon, Jan 4; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 53 minutes, and around 22 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is €194. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from €67. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 23 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Sofia Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.