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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 12 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:20
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Jul 17 | Pegasus Airlines
        €149 €197
        24% off
        24% off
        €197 €149
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 5 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Jul 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        €152 €197
        23% off
        23% off
        €197 €152
      • SOF 12:35
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 14:05
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 3 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:20
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Jul 10 | Pegasus Airlines
        €154 €197
        22% off
        22% off
        €197 €154
      • SOF 13:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 14:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 26 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Jul 30 | Pegasus Airlines
        €154
        22% off
        €197 €154
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Jul 19 | Pegasus Airlines
        €156
        21% off
        €197 €156
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 15 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Jul 22 | Pegasus Airlines
        €158
        20% off
        €197 €158
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 27 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Jul 30 | Pegasus Airlines
        €160
        19% off
        €197 €160
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 28 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Aug 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        €161
        18% off
        €197 €161
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 22 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Jul 26 | Pegasus Airlines
        €162
        18% off
        €197 €162
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 7 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Jul 14 | Pegasus Airlines
        €165
        16% off
        €197 €165
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Jul 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 5 | Turkish Airlines
        €74 €103
        28% off
        28% off
        €103 €74
      • SOF 13:25
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 14:55
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 3 | Turkish Airlines
        €78 €103
        24% off
        24% off
        €103 €78
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 8 | Turkish Airlines
        €84 €103
        18% off
        18% off
        €103 €84
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 26 | Turkish Airlines
        €84
        18% off
        €103 €84
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 15 | Turkish Airlines
        €84
        18% off
        €103 €84
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 6 | Turkish Airlines
        €84
        18% off
        €103 €84
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 14 | Turkish Airlines
        €85
        17% off
        €103 €85
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 9 | Turkish Airlines
        €86
        17% off
        €103 €86
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 11 | Turkish Airlines
        €86
        17% off
        €103 €86
      • SOF 11:40
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 08:45
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 24 | Wizz Air
        €70
        32% off
        €103 €70
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com 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 June, with an average price of €78. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach €219.

€219
€149
€78
€8
  • €78
    Jun
  • €131
    Jul
  • €134
    Aug
  • €176
    Sep
  • €147
    Oct
  • €152
    Nov
  • €173
    Dec
  • €156
    Jan
  • €182
    Feb
  • €219
    Mar
  • €143
    Apr
  • €131
    May

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 Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€177
€159
€141
€123
  • €177
    Mon
  • €141
    Tue
  • €142
    Wed
  • €149
    Thu
  • €148
    Fri
  • €156
    Sat
  • €160
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport

See which airlines fly from Sofia to Istanbul. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Wizz Air
From €70
Turkish Airlines
From €74
LOT Polish Airlines
From €93
SKY express
From €99
Air Serbia
From €101
Ryanair
From €101
Tarom
From €106
AEGEAN
From €110
Lufthansa
From €183
Austrian Airlines
From €207

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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
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  2. TK1128

    Sofia Airport

    12:35

    SOF

    1h 30m

    14:05

    IST

    - - - - T - S
    Search

  3. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:10

    SOF

    1h 30m

    22:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. JU113

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:45

    BEG

    1h 50m

    Direct

    04:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  6. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    12:05

    BUD

    S - T - T - S
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  7. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:15

    BUD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    09:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  8. JU113

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. JU422

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    12:15

    BEG

    1h 50m

    Direct

    16:05

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 468.75km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €70
Cheapest return ticket price €149

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 €118 in July, 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 €165 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.

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