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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 3,292 and round-trip from TRY 6,102. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,102 TRY 7,323
      17% off
      17% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,102
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,102 TRY 7,323
      17% off
      17% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,102
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 13:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 13:20
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,102 TRY 7,323
      17% off
      17% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,102
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 8 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 13:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 13:20
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Jan 10 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,147
      16% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,147
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Dec 8 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,223
      15% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,223
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 13:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 13:20
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,306
      14% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,306
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 10:50
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 17 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,313
      14% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,313
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Dec 4 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,336
      13% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,336
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 22 | Pegasus Airlines
      TRY 6,343
      13% off
      TRY 7,323 TRY 6,343
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SOF 16:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SOF 07:10
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 22:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Wizz Air
      TRY 3,292 TRY 4,690
      30% off
      30% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 3,292
    • SOF 14:35
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Wizz Air
      TRY 3,571 TRY 4,690
      24% off
      24% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 3,571
    • SOF 14:35
      8h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 00:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 4 | Wizz Air
      TRY 3,677 TRY 4,690
      22% off
      22% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 3,677
    • SOF 12:25
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Wizz Air
      TRY 3,722
      21% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 3,722
    • SOF 12:25
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
      TRY 3,895
      17% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 3,895
    • SOF 13:55
      18h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Ryanair
      TRY 3,910
      17% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 3,910
    • SOF 07:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Wizz Air
      TRY 3,955
      16% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 3,955
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136
      12% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 7 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136
      12% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136 TRY 4,690
      12% off
      12% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 7 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136 TRY 4,690
      12% off
      12% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136 TRY 5,833
      28% off
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151
      11% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,151
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151
      11% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,151
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,151
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,174
      11% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,174
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,181
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,181
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,189
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,189
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136 TRY 9,734
      57% off
      57% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151 TRY 9,734
      56% off
      56% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,151
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,174 TRY 9,734
      56% off
      56% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,174
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,181
      56% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,181
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,189
      56% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,189
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,204
      56% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,204
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,204
      56% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,204
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,294
      56% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 4,294
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 5,100
      48% off
      TRY 9,734 TRY 5,100
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 5,100 TRY 12,807
      60% off
      60% off
      TRY 12,807 TRY 5,100
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 5,191 TRY 12,807
      59% off
      59% off
      TRY 12,807 TRY 5,191
    • SOF 21:00
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | AEGEAN
      TRY 7,112 TRY 12,807
      44% off
      44% off
      TRY 12,807 TRY 7,112
    • SOF 21:00
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | AEGEAN
      TRY 10,584
      17% off
      TRY 12,807 TRY 10,584
    • SOF 20:20
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | SKY express
      TRY 11,398
      11% off
      TRY 12,807 TRY 11,398
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136 TRY 4,690
      12% off
      12% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 7 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136 TRY 4,690
      12% off
      12% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,136 TRY 5,833
      28% off
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,136
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151
      11% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,151
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151
      11% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,151
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,151
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,151
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,174
      11% off
      TRY 4,690 TRY 4,174
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,181
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,181
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      TRY 4,189
      28% off
      TRY 5,833 TRY 4,189
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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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.

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 May, with an average price of TRY 7,637. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach TRY 12,795.

TRY 12,795
TRY 10,216
TRY 7,637
TRY 5,058
    Cheapest
  • TRY 7,924
    Nov
  • TRY 10,101
    Dec
  • TRY 9,077
    Jan
  • TRY 10,639
    Feb
  • TRY 12,795
    Mar
  • TRY 8,359
    Apr
  • TRY 7,637
    May
  • TRY 8,177
    Jun
  • TRY 7,874
    Jul
  • TRY 10,089
    Aug
  • TRY 8,142
    Sep
  • TRY 8,455
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, May is often the month to find the lowest fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of TRY 10,797. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching TRY 22,468.

TRY 22,468
TRY 16,633
TRY 10,797
TRY 4,962
    Cheapest
  • TRY 12,645
    Nov
  • TRY 18,739
    Dec
  • TRY 19,768
    Jan
  • TRY 14,095
    Feb
  • TRY 11,739
    Mar
  • TRY 13,154
    Apr
  • TRY 10,797
    May
  • TRY 14,667
    Jun
  • TRY 15,210
    Jul
  • TRY 22,468
    Aug
  • TRY 22,107
    Sep
  • TRY 18,622
    Oct

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

TRY 11,547
TRY 9,536
TRY 7,525
TRY 5,514
    Cheapest
  • TRY 11,547
    Mon
  • TRY 8,713
    Tue
  • TRY 8,845
    Wed
  • TRY 8,684
    Thu
  • TRY 7,666
    Fri
  • TRY 9,069
    Sat
  • TRY 7,525
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air (from TRY 3,677) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From TRY 3,677
Turkish Airlines
From TRY 3,963
Air Serbia
From TRY 4,234
SKY express
From TRY 4,972
LOT Polish Airlines
From TRY 5,198
AEGEAN
From TRY 5,876
Tarom
From TRY 7,104
Ryanair
From TRY 7,752
Bulgaria Air
From TRY 8,023
Lufthansa
From TRY 9,929

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What is the 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. TK1128

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    14:05

    IST

    - - - - T - S
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  2. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 30m

    18:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK1028

    Sofia Airport

    09:30

    SOF

    1h 30m

    12:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:45

    SOF

    1h 30m

    00:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    14:35

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    15:00

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  6. W62437

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    12:55

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    17:10

    IST

    - M T - - F S

  7. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    14:35

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    15:00

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  8. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. FR5571

    Sofia Airport

    20:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:05

    BUD

    S - - W T F -
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  10. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Sofia Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Sofia Airport (SOF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 468.75km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 3,292
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 6,102

FAQs for Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 3 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 09:30, and the last departs at 21:45, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 9,613 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from TRY 3,292, and round-trip fares start from TRY 6,102. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Sat, Nov 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 58 minutes, and around 23 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is TRY 10,182. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from TRY 3,292. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 23 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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