Airlines operating flights from Sofia to Istanbul

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and . Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sofia to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Sofia to Istanbul over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from THB 1,770 and round-trip tickets from THB 3,150.

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.

Flight details for Sofia to Istanbul

The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 494.78km. It takes around 1 hour 27 minutes on average to fly from Sofia to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceTHB 1,770
Cheapest return ticket priceTHB 3,150
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance494.78km
Average flight time1 hour 27 minutes
Popular airlinePegasus Airlines
Flight statistics for the Sofia–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Sofia to Istanbul

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

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Sofia to Istanbul in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Istanbul is April, with an average price of THB 2,830. The most expensive month is usually March, with average prices reaching THB 5,280.

THB 5,280
THB 4,055
THB 2,830
THB 1,605
  • THB 2,830
    Apr
  • THB 3,880
    May
  • THB 3,390
    Jun
  • THB 3,470
    Jul
  • THB 4,170
    Aug
  • THB 4,370
    Sep
  • THB 3,730
    Oct
  • THB 4,450
    Nov
  • THB 4,210
    Dec
  • THB 4,310
    Jan
  • THB 3,590
    Feb
  • THB 5,280
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Sofia to Istanbul during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Sofia to Istanbul are available on May 1, starting from THB 1,960.

THB 3,780
THB 2,870
THB 1,960
THB 1,050
  • THB 1,960
    1
    May
  • THB 3,770
    2
  • THB 3,780
    3
  • THB 2,510
    4
  • THB 1,970
    5
  • THB 1,970
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as THB 1,770 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SOF to SAW on Tue, Jun 16), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from THB 3,150 departing on Tue, May 19 and returning on Thu, May 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sofia to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 29 flight per week flying from Sofia to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC272 (13:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sofia to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 16, with one-way flights priced at just THB 1,770.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Sofia to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul on April 29, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at THB 1,540.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Sofia International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SOF-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (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.

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