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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 US$66 and round-trip from US$92. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Nov 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        US$138 US$185
        25% off
        25% off
        US$185 US$138
      • SOF 09:30
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
        US$138 US$185
        25% off
        25% off
        US$185 US$138
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Oct 12 | Pegasus Airlines
        US$141 US$185
        24% off
        24% off
        US$185 US$141
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Oct 12 | Pegasus Airlines
        US$141
        24% off
        US$185 US$141
      • SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        US$142
        23% off
        US$185 US$142
      • SOF 11:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        IST 14:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
        US$142
        23% off
        US$185 US$142
      • SOF 21:45
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 00:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 20:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 20:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
        US$143
        23% off
        US$185 US$143
      • SOF 12:35
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 14:05
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 25 | Pegasus Airlines
        US$144
        22% off
        US$185 US$144
      • SOF 09:40
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 08:30
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 08:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
        US$144
        22% off
        US$185 US$144
      • SOF 13:00
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 22:25
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:05
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 16 | Tarom
        US$92
        50% off
        US$185 US$92
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 04:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        US$141
        24% off
        US$185 US$141
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 04:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        US$142
        23% off
        US$185 US$142
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Turkish Airlines
        US$82 US$109
        25% off
        25% off
        US$109 US$82
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Turkish Airlines
        US$84 US$109
        23% off
        23% off
        US$109 US$84
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Turkish Airlines
        US$85 US$109
        22% off
        22% off
        US$109 US$85
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
        US$85
        22% off
        US$109 US$85
      • SOF 07:10
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 22:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Wizz Air
        US$66
        39% off
        US$109 US$66
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Wizz Air
        US$72
        34% off
        US$109 US$72
      • SOF 12:25
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Wizz Air
        US$74
        32% off
        US$109 US$74
      • SOF 11:45
        21h
        1 stop
        IST 08:45
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Wizz Air
        US$75
        31% off
        US$109 US$75
      • SOF 12:25
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Wizz Air
        US$75
        31% off
        US$109 US$75
      • SOF 21:30
        24h
        1 stop
        IST 22:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Ryanair
        US$76
        30% off
        US$109 US$76
      • SOF 12:25
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Wizz Air
        US$76
        30% off
        US$109 US$76
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Wizz Air
        US$81
        26% off
        US$109 US$81
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

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 US$152. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as US$254.

US$254
US$203
US$152
US$101
    Cheapest
  • US$188
    Sep
  • US$170
    Oct
  • US$176
    Nov
  • US$200
    Dec
  • US$180
    Jan
  • US$211
    Feb
  • US$254
    Mar
  • US$166
    Apr
  • US$152
    May
  • US$162
    Jun
  • US$156
    Jul
  • US$200
    Aug

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 Friday, 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.

US$226
US$189
US$151
US$114
    Cheapest
  • US$226
    Mon
  • US$175
    Tue
  • US$176
    Wed
  • US$178
    Thu
  • US$151
    Fri
  • US$183
    Sat
  • US$156
    Sun

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 US$64) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From US$64
Ryanair
From US$69
Turkish Airlines
From US$80
SKY express
From US$81
Air Serbia
From US$89
LOT Polish Airlines
From US$102
AEGEAN
From US$111
Sunexpress
From US$123
Tarom
From US$128
Bulgaria Air
From US$180

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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.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:40

    SOF

    1h 30m

    00:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK1028

    Sofia Airport

    09:30

    SOF

    1h 30m

    12:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    16:15

    SOF

    1h 30m

    18:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. GQ681

    Sofia Airport

    21:50

    SOF

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    23:25

    ATH

    S - T W T - S
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  5. GQ670

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    07:00

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    08:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  6. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:05

    BUD

    S - T - T - S
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  7. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Sofia Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Sofia Airport (SOF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 468.75 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$66
Cheapest return ticket price US$92

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 3 minutes 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 09:35, and the last departs at 22:00, 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 US$186 in October, 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 US$66, and round-trip fares start from US$92. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Thu, Nov 19; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 56 minutes, and around 23 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 US$226. 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 US$66. 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.

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