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Flight Info | Sofia to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 171
Cheapest return ticket price AED 360
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 494.78 km
Average flight time 1 hour 30 minutes
Popular airline Aegean Airlines

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How much do flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,025.

  • How long does it take to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian.

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 3 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Sofia to Istanbul

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Sofia to Istanbul airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Mon, Jun 16 at AED 172 for one-way flights.
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