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Flights from Sofia to Istanbul
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What to know about flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is approximately 494.78km. The average flight time between Sofia and Istanbul is 1 hour 27 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in September. May is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
MXN$817
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines SOF-IST 1h 15m · Direct Tue, Nov 17
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Cheapest return
MXN$1,611
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines SOF-IST 1h 15m · Direct Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
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Flight news

Flights from Sofia to Istanbul operate an average of 5 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 64.5% on-time departure rate and a 93.5% on-time arrival rate.

Updated 8h ago

Best time to book
May
Cheapest
September
Peak season for travel
Route details
494.78km
Flight distance
1h 27m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from MXN$817 and round-trip from MXN$1,611. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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.

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

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

Trip.com Price Insights on Sofia to Istanbul Flights

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

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

For a one-way flight from Sofia to Istanbul, fares are lowest in May (MXN$2,001) and highest in March (MXN$3,115).

MXN$3,115
MXN$2,558
MXN$2,001
MXN$1,444
    Cheapest
  • MXN$2,412
    Nov
  • MXN$2,484
    Dec
  • MXN$2,542
    Jan
  • MXN$2,114
    Feb
  • MXN$3,115
    Mar
  • MXN$2,119
    Apr
  • MXN$2,001
    May
  • MXN$2,069
    Jun
  • MXN$2,213
    Jul
  • MXN$2,573
    Aug
  • MXN$2,468
    Sep
  • MXN$2,523
    Oct

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

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

For a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul, fares are lowest in November (MXN$3,583) and highest in September (MXN$8,177).

MXN$8,177
MXN$5,880
MXN$3,583
MXN$1,286
  • MXN$3,583
    Nov
  • MXN$6,160
    Dec
  • MXN$7,312
    Jan
  • MXN$4,267
    Feb
  • MXN$3,777
    Mar
  • MXN$4,616
    Apr
  • MXN$3,826
    May
  • MXN$4,884
    Jun
  • MXN$4,801
    Jul
  • MXN$6,119
    Aug
  • MXN$8,177
    Sep
  • MXN$5,375
    Oct

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Sofia to Istanbul 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 Sofia to Istanbul is Friday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Monday as fares are usually the highest.

MXN$2,949
MXN$2,496
MXN$2,043
MXN$1,590
    Cheapest
  • MXN$2,949
    Mon
  • MXN$2,379
    Tue
  • MXN$2,338
    Wed
  • MXN$2,345
    Thu
  • MXN$2,043
    Fri
  • MXN$2,310
    Sat
  • MXN$2,240
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from MXN$817 (for example, SOF–SAW on Tue, Nov 17). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Pegasus Airlines offers fares from MXN$1,611, departing on Tue, Nov 17 and returning on Thu, Nov 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sofia to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Pegasus 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 Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) takes an average of 1 hour 27 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul 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, 32 direct flights operate each week between Sofia and Istanbul. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – PC272 (departure at 12:55)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Sofia to Istanbul on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Nov 17, with one-way fares from just MXN$817.
    · 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. September is generally the busiest month for travel to Istanbul.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul is usually May, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul on Tue, Nov 17 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at MXN$817.
  • Flights to Istanbul can arrive at: Ataturk Airport (ISL), Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The most common route connects Sofia Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SOF–SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Sofia 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 Sofia to Istanbul is MXN$4,147. 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 Sofia to Istanbul is MXN$3,541. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Sofia and Istanbul, 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 Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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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.