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Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

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 SEK 636 and round-trip from SEK 916. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        SEK 1,385 SEK 1,850
        25% off
        25% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,385
      • SOF 09:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 12:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 1,386 SEK 1,850
        25% off
        25% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,386
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 13 | Pegasus Airlines
        SEK 1,415 SEK 1,850
        24% off
        24% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,415
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 13 | Pegasus Airlines
        SEK 1,415
        24% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,415
      • SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 1,418
        23% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,418
      • SOF 11:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        IST 14:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 1,424
        23% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,424
      • SOF 21:45
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 00:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 20:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 20:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 1,433
        23% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,433
      • SOF 12:35
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 14:05
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Oct 26 | Pegasus Airlines
        SEK 1,443
        22% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,443
      • SOF 09:40
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 12:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 08:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 08:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 1,443
        22% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,443
      • SOF 13:00
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 22:25
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:05
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Oct 17 | Tarom
        SEK 916
        50% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 916
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 04:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        SEK 1,409
        24% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,409
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 04:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 29 | Pegasus Airlines
        SEK 1,421
        23% off
        SEK 1,850 SEK 1,421
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 795 SEK 1,062
        25% off
        25% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 795
      • SOF 16:00
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 18:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 814 SEK 1,062
        23% off
        23% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 814
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Turkish Airlines
        SEK 828 SEK 1,062
        22% off
        22% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 828
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Wizz Air
        SEK 636
        40% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 636
      • SOF 07:10
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 22:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Wizz Air
        SEK 655
        38% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 655
      • SOF 20:40
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 22:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Ryanair
        SEK 691
        35% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 691
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Wizz Air
        SEK 721
        32% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 721
      • SOF 12:25
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Wizz Air
        SEK 753
        28% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 753
      • SOF 12:25
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Wizz Air
        SEK 762
        28% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 762
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Wizz Air
        SEK 784
        26% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 784
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Wizz Air
        SEK 807
        24% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 807
      • SOF 14:35
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 09:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Wizz Air
        SEK 825
        22% off
        SEK 1,062 SEK 825
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 4 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in May, with an average price of SEK 1,519. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach SEK 2,545.

SEK 2,545
SEK 2,032
SEK 1,519
SEK 1,006
    Cheapest
  • SEK 1,886
    Sep
  • SEK 1,703
    Oct
  • SEK 1,761
    Nov
  • SEK 2,010
    Dec
  • SEK 1,806
    Jan
  • SEK 2,117
    Feb
  • SEK 2,545
    Mar
  • SEK 1,663
    Apr
  • SEK 1,519
    May
  • SEK 1,627
    Jun
  • SEK 1,567
    Jul
  • SEK 2,007
    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 departure day from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Friday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SEK 2,265
SEK 1,887
SEK 1,509
SEK 1,131
    Cheapest
  • SEK 2,265
    Mon
  • SEK 1,757
    Tue
  • SEK 1,764
    Wed
  • SEK 1,782
    Thu
  • SEK 1,509
    Fri
  • SEK 1,831
    Sat
  • SEK 1,559
    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 SEK 636) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From SEK 636
Ryanair
From SEK 691
Turkish Airlines
From SEK 795
Air Serbia
From SEK 897
Sunexpress
From SEK 964
LOT Polish Airlines
From SEK 1,024
SKY express
From SEK 1,118
AEGEAN
From SEK 1,169
Tarom
From SEK 1,277
Bulgaria Air
From SEK 1,805

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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
    Search

  3. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    16:15

    SOF

    1h 30m

    18:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. GQ681

    Sofia Airport

    21:50

    SOF

    1h 35m

    Direct

    23:25

    ATH

    S - T W T - S
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  5. GQ670

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    07:00

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  6. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    12:05

    BUD

    S - T - T - S
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  7. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    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 468.75km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SEK 636
Cheapest return ticket price SEK 916

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 SEK 1,861 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • 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 SEK 636, and round-trip fares start from SEK 916. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; 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 SEK 2,265. 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 SEK 636. 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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