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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 €54 and round-trip from €79. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 5 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        €126 €165
        24% off
        24% off
        €165 €126
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Sep 23 | Pegasus Airlines
        €128 €165
        22% off
        22% off
        €165 €128
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Sep 24 | Pegasus Airlines
        €128 €165
        22% off
        22% off
        €165 €128
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Oct 10 | Pegasus Airlines
        €129
        22% off
        €165 €129
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 28 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Oct 3 | Pegasus Airlines
        €129
        22% off
        €165 €129
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Oct 31 | Pegasus Airlines
        €130
        21% off
        €165 €130
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 21 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Sep 23 | Pegasus Airlines
        €130
        21% off
        €165 €130
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 18 | Pegasus Airlines
        €130
        21% off
        €165 €130
      • SOF 13:00
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 22:25
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:05
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 23 | Tarom
        €79
        52% off
        €165 €79
      • SOF 12:00
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 22:25
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 28 | Tarom
        IST 10:15
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 20:05
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 2 | Tarom
        €85
        48% off
        €165 €85
      • SOF 21:05
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 09:25
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Tarom
        IST 23:15
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 18 | Tarom
        €87
        47% off
        €165 €87
      • SOF 05:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 5 | Air Serbia
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        €130
        21% off
        €165 €130
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 22 | Turkish Airlines
        €72 €92
        22% off
        22% off
        €92 €72
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 14 | Turkish Airlines
        €72 €92
        22% off
        22% off
        €92 €72
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 18 | Turkish Airlines
        €72 €92
        22% off
        22% off
        €92 €72
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Sep 21 | Turkish Airlines
        €72
        22% off
        €92 €72
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Sep 20 | Turkish Airlines
        €72
        22% off
        €92 €72
      • SOF 11:40
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 23:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Wizz Air
        €54
        41% off
        €92 €54
      • SOF 21:35
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 23:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Sep 27 | Ryanair
        €59
        36% off
        €92 €59
      • SOF 12:40
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:55
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Ryanair
        €61
        34% off
        €92 €61
      • SOF 06:00
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 13:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | Wizz Air
        €66
        28% off
        €92 €66
      • SOF 07:10
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 22:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Wizz Air
        €67
        27% off
        €92 €67
      • SOF 06:20
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 23:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Ryanair
        €68
        26% off
        €92 €68
      • SOF 12:40
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:55
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 15 | Ryanair
        €69
        25% off
        €92 €69
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 10 | 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 €130. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach €218.

€218
€174
€130
€86
    Cheapest
  • €198
    Sep
  • €146
    Oct
  • €151
    Nov
  • €172
    Dec
  • €155
    Jan
  • €182
    Feb
  • €218
    Mar
  • €143
    Apr
  • €130
    May
  • €140
    Jun
  • €134
    Jul
  • €172
    Aug

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 €184. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €383.

€383
€284
€184
€85
    Cheapest
  • €240
    Sep
  • €373
    Oct
  • €304
    Nov
  • €319
    Dec
  • €337
    Jan
  • €240
    Feb
  • €200
    Mar
  • €224
    Apr
  • €184
    May
  • €250
    Jun
  • €259
    Jul
  • €383
    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.

€191
€164
€136
€109
    Cheapest
  • €191
    Mon
  • €150
    Tue
  • €152
    Wed
  • €165
    Thu
  • €136
    Fri
  • €159
    Sat
  • €141
    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 €54) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From €54
Ryanair
From €59
Turkish Airlines
From €72
Air Serbia
From €78
AEGEAN
From €87
LOT Polish Airlines
From €93
SKY express
From €96
Tarom
From €123
Sunexpress
From €141
Austrian Airlines
From €171

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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. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    15:50

    SOF

    1h 30m

    17:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  2. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:05

    SOF

    1h 30m

    22:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  3. GQ681

    Sofia Airport

    21:50

    SOF

    1h 35m

    Direct

    23:25

    ATH

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  4. GQ670

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    07:00

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. JU113

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. FR5571

    Sofia Airport

    12:40

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    13:00

    BUD

    - M - - - - S
    Search

  8. W62435

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    20:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    23:15

    IST

    - M - - - F -

  9. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    12:05

    BUD

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  10. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:15

    BUD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    09:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. JU117

    Sofia Airport

    05:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    05:20

    BEG

    S - - W T F -
    Search

  12. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    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 €54
Cheapest return ticket price €79

FAQs for Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Sofia Airport (sof) to Istanbul Airport(ist).
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around €152 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €184 in September, 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.
  • The earliest flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 09:35, and the last departs at 21:10, with about 10 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 15 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 6 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • 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 €204. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, EgyptAir, Royal Jordanian and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 4 minutes, and around 14 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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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