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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from VND 1,555,000 and round-trip from VND 2,369,000. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        VND 3,582,000 VND 5,333,000
        33% off
        33% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,582,000
      • SOF 09:30
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
        VND 3,586,000 VND 5,333,000
        33% off
        33% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,586,000
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 10 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 15 | Pegasus Airlines
        VND 3,659,000 VND 5,333,000
        31% off
        31% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,659,000
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 15 | Pegasus Airlines
        VND 3,659,000
        31% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,659,000
      • SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
        VND 3,667,000
        31% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,667,000
      • SOF 11:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        IST 14:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
        VND 3,682,000
        31% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,682,000
      • SOF 21:45
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 00:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 20:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 20:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
        VND 3,706,000
        31% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,706,000
      • SOF 12:35
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 14:05
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        VND 3,733,000
        30% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,733,000
      • SOF 09:40
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 08:30
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 08:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
        VND 3,733,000
        30% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,733,000
      • SOF 13:00
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 22:25
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:05
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Oct 19 | Tarom
        VND 2,369,000
        56% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 2,369,000
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 04:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Nov 10 | Pegasus Airlines
        VND 3,644,000
        32% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,644,000
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 04:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Oct 31 | Pegasus Airlines
        VND 3,675,000
        31% off
        VND 5,333,000 VND 3,675,000
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Turkish Airlines
        VND 2,055,000 VND 2,980,000
        31% off
        31% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 2,055,000
      • SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
        VND 2,055,000 VND 2,980,000
        31% off
        31% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 2,055,000
      • SOF 11:45
        21h
        1 stop
        IST 08:45
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Wizz Air
        VND 1,555,000 VND 2,980,000
        48% off
        48% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,555,000
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Wizz Air
        VND 1,644,000
        45% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,644,000
      • SOF 07:10
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 22:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Wizz Air
        VND 1,694,000
        43% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,694,000
      • SOF 20:40
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 22:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Ryanair
        VND 1,787,000
        40% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,787,000
      • SOF 21:35
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 08:45
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Ryanair
        VND 1,861,000
        38% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,861,000
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Wizz Air
        VND 1,865,000
        37% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,865,000
      • SOF 12:25
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Wizz Air
        VND 1,946,000
        35% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,946,000
      • SOF 12:25
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Wizz Air
        VND 1,969,000
        34% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 1,969,000
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Wizz Air
        VND 2,028,000
        32% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 2,028,000
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Wizz Air
        VND 2,086,000
        30% off
        VND 2,980,000 VND 2,086,000
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sofia 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 to Istanbul Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sofia to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month to fly one-way from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is May, with an average price of VND 3,930,000. The priciest month is usually March, when the average price can reach VND 6,583,000.

VND 6,583,000
VND 5,256,500
VND 3,930,000
VND 2,603,500
    Cheapest
  • VND 4,404,000
    Oct
  • VND 4,554,000
    Nov
  • VND 5,198,000
    Dec
  • VND 4,670,000
    Jan
  • VND 5,474,000
    Feb
  • VND 6,583,000
    Mar
  • VND 4,301,000
    Apr
  • VND 3,930,000
    May
  • VND 4,207,000
    Jun
  • VND 4,052,000
    Jul
  • VND 5,191,000
    Aug
  • VND 4,222,000
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sofia 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 to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of VND 5,555,000. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching VND 11,799,000.

VND 11,799,000
VND 8,677,000
VND 5,555,000
VND 2,433,000
    Cheapest
  • VND 11,267,000
    Oct
  • VND 9,174,000
    Nov
  • VND 9,642,000
    Dec
  • VND 10,171,000
    Jan
  • VND 7,252,000
    Feb
  • VND 6,040,000
    Mar
  • VND 6,768,000
    Apr
  • VND 5,555,000
    May
  • VND 7,547,000
    Jun
  • VND 7,826,000
    Jul
  • VND 11,560,000
    Aug
  • VND 11,799,000
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sofia 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 to Istanbul Airport is Friday, with average fares generally lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

VND 5,858,000
VND 4,879,500
VND 3,901,000
VND 2,922,500
    Cheapest
  • VND 5,858,000
    Mon
  • VND 4,543,000
    Tue
  • VND 4,562,000
    Wed
  • VND 4,610,000
    Thu
  • VND 3,901,000
    Fri
  • VND 4,735,000
    Sat
  • VND 4,033,000
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Sofia to Istanbul Airport flights?

Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines

Flight Schedule from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK1128

    Sofia Airport

    12:35

    SOF

    1h 30m

    14:05

    IST

    - - - - T - S
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  2. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    15:50

    SOF

    1h 30m

    17:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  3. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:05

    SOF

    1h 30m

    22:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK1028

    Sofia Airport

    09:35

    SOF

    1h 30m

    11:05

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. FR5643

    Sofia Airport

    20:55

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    21:15

    BUD

    - - - W T F -
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  6. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. FR5571

    Sofia Airport

    21:30

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    21:55

    BUD

    - M T - - F S
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  8. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:05

    BUD

    S - T - T - S
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  10. 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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What to know about flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Cheapest return ticket price VND 2,880,000
Cheapest one-way flight price VND 1,349,000
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Sofia to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sofia to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around VND 7,818,000.
  • It takes about 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
    • 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 earliest flight departs from Sofia (SOF) at 09:25 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 10:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia (SOF) at 21:15 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 22:45.
  • Airlines with flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST): IndiGo, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian.
  • Turkish Airlines operates 12 non-stop flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
  • There are 3 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • One-way flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport currently start from VND 1,555,000, and round-trip fares start from VND 2,369,000. The lowest fare is currently available on flights operated by Wizz Air departing on Wed, Oct 21. Fares are subject to change based on availability.
  • Flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport are usually cheapest in May, with an average one-way fare of about VND 3,930,000.
  • A direct flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 2 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on the route, weather and air traffic.
  • Enter your Sofia 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 cancellation policy, fill in your passenger details and pay to receive your booking confirmation.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport. The flight time is approximately 59 minutes, with about 23 flights per week. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • The latest flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport departs at 22:00, with approximately 4 flights per day. Flight schedules may change, so please check the latest departure times before traveling.
  • Istanbul has 2 airports reachable by flights departing from Sofia, including Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. When choosing an airport, consider its distance to the city center and route coverage.

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