Cheap Flights Istanbul – Sofia from €40

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as €40 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to SOF on Sat, Apr 4), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €87 departing on Wed, Apr 8 and returning on Wed, Apr 15.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)?

  It takes about 1 hour 18 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF).

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Sofia?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 29 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Sofia. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1027 (08:56) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1031 (15:14)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

  To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Sofia, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Apr 4, with one-way flights priced at just €40.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sofia travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Sofia is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia on March 27, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at €33.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Sofia from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sofia, with Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sofia International Airport (SAW-SOF) is by far the most common option on this route: Sofia International Airport (SOF).

• What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia?

  The time difference between Sofia and Istanbul is 1h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Istanbul to Sofia?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.