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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 AED 241 and round-trip from AED 446. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SOF 07:10
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 22:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Wizz Air
      AED 241 AED 336
      28% off
      28% off
      AED 336 AED 241
    • SOF 14:35
      8h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 00:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Jan 5 | Wizz Air
      AED 269 AED 336
      20% off
      20% off
      AED 336 AED 269
    • SOF 12:25
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Wizz Air
      AED 272 AED 336
      19% off
      19% off
      AED 336 AED 272
    • SOF 14:35
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Wizz Air
      AED 282
      16% off
      AED 336 AED 282
    • SOF 13:55
      18h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Ryanair
      AED 286
      15% off
      AED 336 AED 286
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 293
      13% off
      AED 336 AED 293
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 294
      13% off
      AED 336 AED 294
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 297
      12% off
      AED 336 AED 297
    • SOF 11:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      IST 14:05
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 298
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 298
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 446 AED 536
      17% off
      17% off
      AED 536 AED 446
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 446 AED 536
      17% off
      17% off
      AED 536 AED 446
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 13:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 13:20
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 446 AED 536
      17% off
      17% off
      AED 536 AED 446
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 7 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 13:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 13:20
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Jan 9 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 450
      16% off
      AED 536 AED 450
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Dec 7 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 455
      15% off
      AED 536 AED 455
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 13:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 13:20
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 461
      14% off
      AED 536 AED 461
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 10:50
      Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 16 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 462
      14% off
      AED 536 AED 462
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 3 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 464
      13% off
      AED 536 AED 464
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 21 | Pegasus Airlines
      AED 464
      13% off
      AED 536 AED 464
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SOF 16:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 293 AED 336
      13% off
      13% off
      AED 336 AED 293
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 294 AED 336
      13% off
      13% off
      AED 336 AED 294
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 297 AED 336
      12% off
      12% off
      AED 336 AED 297
    • SOF 11:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      IST 14:05
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 298
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 298
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 298
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 298
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 299
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 299
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 299
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 299
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 304
      28% off
      AED 427 AED 304
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 306
      28% off
      AED 427 AED 306
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 304 AED 713
      56% off
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 304
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 306 AED 713
      56% off
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 306
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 306 AED 713
      56% off
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 306
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 306
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 306
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 307
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 307
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 308
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 308
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 308
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 308
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 314
      56% off
      AED 713 AED 314
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 373
      48% off
      AED 713 AED 373
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 373 AED 938
      60% off
      60% off
      AED 938 AED 373
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 374 AED 938
      60% off
      60% off
      AED 938 AED 374
    • SOF 21:00
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | AEGEAN
      AED 515 AED 938
      45% off
      45% off
      AED 938 AED 515
    • SOF 21:00
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | AEGEAN
      AED 774
      17% off
      AED 938 AED 774
    • SOF 20:20
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | SKY express
      AED 834
      11% off
      AED 938 AED 834
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 11:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      IST 14:05
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 298 AED 336
      11% off
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 298
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 293 AED 336
      13% off
      13% off
      AED 336 AED 293
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 294 AED 336
      13% off
      13% off
      AED 336 AED 294
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 297
      12% off
      AED 336 AED 297
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 298
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 298
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 299
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 299
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 299
      11% off
      AED 336 AED 299
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 304
      28% off
      AED 427 AED 304
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      AED 306
      28% off
      AED 427 AED 306
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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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.

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 AED 559. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach AED 936.

AED 936
AED 748
AED 559
AED 371
    Cheapest
  • AED 580
    Nov
  • AED 739
    Dec
  • AED 664
    Jan
  • AED 778
    Feb
  • AED 936
    Mar
  • AED 611
    Apr
  • AED 559
    May
  • AED 598
    Jun
  • AED 576
    Jul
  • AED 738
    Aug
  • AED 596
    Sep
  • AED 618
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of AED 790. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching AED 1,643.

AED 1,643
AED 1,217
AED 790
AED 364
    Cheapest
  • AED 925
    Nov
  • AED 1,370
    Dec
  • AED 1,445
    Jan
  • AED 1,031
    Feb
  • AED 858
    Mar
  • AED 962
    Apr
  • AED 790
    May
  • AED 1,072
    Jun
  • AED 1,112
    Jul
  • AED 1,643
    Aug
  • AED 1,616
    Sep
  • AED 1,362
    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 departure day from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

AED 844
AED 697
AED 550
AED 403
    Cheapest
  • AED 844
    Mon
  • AED 637
    Tue
  • AED 647
    Wed
  • AED 635
    Thu
  • AED 561
    Fri
  • AED 663
    Sat
  • AED 550
    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 AED 238) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From AED 238
Ryanair
From AED 286
Turkish Airlines
From AED 303
Air Serbia
From AED 316
SKY express
From AED 344
AEGEAN
From AED 364
LOT Polish Airlines
From AED 378
Tarom
From AED 528
Bulgaria Air
From AED 595
Lufthansa
From AED 821

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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. TK1128

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    14:05

    IST

    - - - - T - S
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  2. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 30m

    18:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  3. TK1028

    Sofia Airport

    09:30

    SOF

    1h 30m

    12:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:45

    SOF

    1h 30m

    00:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    14:35

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    15:00

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
    Search

  6. W62437

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    12:55

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    17:10

    IST

    - M T - - F S

  7. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    14:35

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    15:00

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
    Search

  8. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. FR5571

    Sofia Airport

    20:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:05

    BUD

    S - - W T F -
    Search

  10. 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 AED 241
Cheapest return ticket price AED 446

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 09:30, 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 AED 703 in November, 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 AED 241, and round-trip fares start from AED 446. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Sun, Nov 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 58 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 AED 745. 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 AED 241. 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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