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Book one-way or return flights from Sofia to Istanbul from as little as £18. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Airlines Flying from Sofia to Istanbul

View airlines operating flights from Sofia to Istanbul. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Pegasus Airlines
From £18
Air Serbia
From £76
Sunexpress
From £80
Turkish Airlines
From £90
SKY express
From £100
Lot Polish Airlines
From £104
Wizz Air
From £110
Bulgaria Air
From £127
Tarom
From £146
Lufthansa
From £147
ANA airlines

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Alternative Routes from Sofia to Istanbul

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from Sofia to Istanbul.

  • Cheapest
    Pegasus Airlines
    SOF
    19:25
    1h 15m
    Direct
    SAW
    20:40
    Sofia Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Fri, Jun 7Pegasus Airlines
    £18
  • Aegean Airlines
    SOF
    14:15
    5h 45m
    1 transfer
    IST
    20:00
    Sofia Airport - Istanbul Airport
    Sat, May 18Aegean Airlines
    £152
  • Aegean Airlines
    SOF
    14:15
    5h 45m
    1 transfer
    IST
    20:00
    Sofia Airport - Istanbul Airport
    Sat, May 18Aegean Airlines
    £152
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

  • When are flight tickets from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sofia to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £200.
  • How long is the flight from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian.
  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 12 direct flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
  • How many airports in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Information from Sofia to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price

£17

Cheapest return ticket price

£38

Cheapest month

May

Peak season for travel

October

Flight distance

494.78km

Average flight time

1 hour 40 minutes

Popular airline

Turkish Airlines