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Flights from Istanbul to Sofia

What to know about flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

The distance between Istanbul and Sofia is approximately 494.78km. The average flight time between Istanbul and Sofia is 1 hour 17 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in February. December is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
SEK 383
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines IST-SOF 1h 20m · Direct Fri, Nov 20
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Cheapest return
SEK 844
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines IST-SOF 1h 20m · Direct Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest
February
Peak season for travel
Route details
494.78km
Flight distance
1h 17m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Istanbul to Sofia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SEK 383 and round-trip from SEK 844. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Sofia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Flights from Istanbul to Sofia operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 50.0% on-time departure rate and a 96.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Istanbul to Sofia flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines flying from Istanbul to Sofia, including Turkish Airlines, and . Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Istanbul to Sofia Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

Average price of one-way tickets from Istanbul to Sofia booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Istanbul to Sofia, fares are lowest in December (SEK 1,023) and highest in September (SEK 1,418).

SEK 1,418
SEK 1,221
SEK 1,023
SEK 826
    Cheapest
  • SEK 1,304
    Nov
  • SEK 1,023
    Dec
  • SEK 1,148
    Jan
  • SEK 1,277
    Feb
  • SEK 1,196
    Mar
  • SEK 1,225
    Apr
  • SEK 1,188
    May
  • SEK 1,380
    Jun
  • SEK 1,123
    Jul
  • SEK 1,209
    Aug
  • SEK 1,418
    Sep
  • SEK 1,181
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

Average price of return tickets from Istanbul to Sofia booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Istanbul to Sofia, fares are lowest in December (SEK 2,141) and highest in February (SEK 3,949).

SEK 3,949
SEK 3,045
SEK 2,141
SEK 1,237
    Cheapest
  • SEK 2,667
    Nov
  • SEK 2,141
    Dec
  • SEK 2,746
    Jan
  • SEK 3,949
    Feb
  • SEK 2,615
    Mar
  • SEK 2,600
    Apr
  • SEK 2,310
    May
  • SEK 2,542
    Jun
  • SEK 2,367
    Jul
  • SEK 2,963
    Aug
  • SEK 2,251
    Sep
  • SEK 2,732
    Oct

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Istanbul to Sofia on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Sofia is Friday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Thursday as fares are usually the highest.

SEK 1,265
SEK 1,197
SEK 1,128
SEK 1,060
    Cheapest
  • SEK 1,230
    Mon
  • SEK 1,215
    Tue
  • SEK 1,237
    Wed
  • SEK 1,265
    Thu
  • SEK 1,128
    Fri
  • SEK 1,251
    Sat
  • SEK 1,239
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from SEK 413 (for example, SAW–SOF on Mon, Nov 30). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Pegasus Airlines offers fares from SEK 844, departing on Wed, Nov 25 and returning on Tue, Dec 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) takes an average of 1 hour 17 minutes.
  • 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.
  • On average, 31 direct flights operate each week between Istanbul and Sofia. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – TK1027 (departure at 08:43)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Nov 30, with one-way fares from just SEK 413.
    · Compare airlines. Pegasus Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. February is generally the busiest month for travel to Sofia.
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  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia is usually December, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia on Mon, Nov 30 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at SEK 413.
  • Flights to Sofia can arrive at: Sofia Airport (SOF). The most common route connects Istanbul Airport and Sofia Airport (IST–SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and Istanbul is 1h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Istanbul to Sofia is SEK 1,941. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Istanbul to Sofia is SEK 2,268. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Istanbul and Sofia, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Pegasus Airlines and SKY expressare the most popular budget airlines flying from Istanbul to Sofia. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Istanbul to Sofia

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia is Pegasus Airlines, with an average fare of SEK 938.

SEK 181
SEK 938
SEK 1,695
SEK 2,452
SEK 3,209
Pegasus Airlines
SEK 938
Pegasus Airlines
AEGEAN
SEK 1,476
AEGEAN
LOT Polish Airlines
SEK 1,637
LOT Polish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
SEK 1,694
Turkish Airlines
SKY express
SEK 3,209
SKY express

Which airlines operate the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia is Turkish Airlines, operating 26 flights per week.

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8
17
26
Turkish Airlines
26
Turkish Airlines
IndiGo
23
IndiGo
Pegasus Airlines
8
Pegasus Airlines
EgyptAir
8
EgyptAir
Royal Jordanian
8
Royal Jordanian
Singapore Airlines
8
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from Istanbul to Sofia each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Istanbul to Sofia are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

56
48
40
32
Highest
40
Mon
40
Tue
40
Wed
40
Thu
56
Fri
50
Sat
55
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.