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Flight Info of Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way
€41
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines 1h 15m · Direct Mon, Nov 30
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Cheapest return
€79
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines 1h 15m · Direct Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
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Best time to book
May
Cheapest
August
Peak season for travel

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €41 and round-trip from €79. 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.

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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul

Which month is cheapest to book a return flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is usually the cheapest month to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul, with an average price of €175. September is typically the most expensive month, with an average price of €398.

€398
€287
€175
€64
  • €175
    Nov
  • €300
    Dec
  • €356
    Jan
  • €208
    Feb
  • €184
    Mar
  • €225
    Apr
  • €187
    May
  • €238
    Jun
  • €234
    Jul
  • €298
    Aug
  • €398
    Sep
  • €262
    Oct

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sofia Airport to Istanbul for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com data's from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul is May, with an average price of €98. The most expensive month is usually March, with an average price of €152.

€152
€125
€98
€71
    Cheapest
  • €118
    Nov
  • €121
    Dec
  • €124
    Jan
  • €103
    Feb
  • €152
    Mar
  • €104
    Apr
  • €98
    May
  • €101
    Jun
  • €108
    Jul
  • €126
    Aug
  • €121
    Sep
  • €123
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sofia Airport to Istanbul 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 from Sofia Airport to Istanbul is on Friday, with prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as fares are typically the highest.

€144
€122
€100
€78
    Cheapest
  • €144
    Mon
  • €116
    Tue
  • €114
    Wed
  • €115
    Thu
  • €100
    Fri
  • €113
    Sat
  • €109
    Sun

Flight Schedule from Sofia Airport to Istanbul

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. PC272

    14:15

    SOF

    1h 15m

    15:30

    SAW

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  2. PC274

    19:20

    SOF

    1h 15m

    21:35

    SAW

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FAQs for Sofia Airport to Istanbul Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Istanbul?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Istanbul is November. During this time, flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sofia Airport(IST) take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4066 flights per month.
    • 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.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour, with about 4 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul currently starts from €41, with round-trip fares from €79. The lowest fare is offered by Pegasus Airlines departing on Mon, Nov 30; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Sofia Airport to Istanbul is about 1 hour 3 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sofia Airport to Istanbul is €188, and the average round-trip fare is €156. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul are usually cheapest in May, with an average one-way fare of about €188. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul departs at 09:30, and the latest one departs at 21:45. There are approximately 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul usually arrive at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Istanbul Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • IndiGoand Pegasus Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul. Basic fares start from €41. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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