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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jun 5 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 18:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 20:15
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Jun 9 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 209 AU$ 307
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 209
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 15 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Jun 19 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 239 AU$ 307
        22% off
        22% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 239
      • SOF 21:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jun 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Jun 10 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 245 AU$ 307
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 245
      • SOF 14:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 15:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Jul 9 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 245
        20% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 245
      • SOF 21:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jun 13 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Jun 20 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 246
        20% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 246
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 8 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Jun 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 246
        20% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 246
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jun 28 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Jul 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 233
        24% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 233
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jun 13 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Jun 20 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 238
        22% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 238
      • SOF 05:30
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jun 28 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Jul 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 239
        22% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 239
      • SOF 20:20
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 08:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jun 18 | SKY express
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Jun 21 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$ 248
        19% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 248
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Jun 5 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 21:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 26 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 114 AU$ 187
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 114
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 12 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 118 AU$ 187
        37% off
        37% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 118
      • SOF 21:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 10 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 125 AU$ 187
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 125
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 1 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 144
        23% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 144
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 3 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 147
        21% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 147
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jun 28 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 150
        20% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 150
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 5 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 150
        20% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 150
      • SOF 16:00
        23h
        1 stop
        IST 15:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 4 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 151
        19% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 151
      • SOF 16:00
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 10 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 151
        19% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 151
      • SOF 16:00
        23h
        1 stop
        IST 15:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 11 | Air Serbia
        AU$ 151
        19% off
        AU$ 187 AU$ 151
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in July, with an average price of AU$ 209. March sees the highest fares, around AU$ 352.

AU$ 352
AU$ 281
AU$ 209
AU$ 138
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 215
    Jun
  • AU$ 209
    Jul
  • AU$ 214
    Aug
  • AU$ 282
    Sep
  • AU$ 235
    Oct
  • AU$ 243
    Nov
  • AU$ 278
    Dec
  • AU$ 250
    Jan
  • AU$ 293
    Feb
  • AU$ 352
    Mar
  • AU$ 230
    Apr
  • AU$ 210
    May

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as fares are typically the highest.

AU$ 284
AU$ 252
AU$ 220
AU$ 188
  • AU$ 284
    Mon
  • AU$ 220
    Tue
  • AU$ 231
    Wed
  • AU$ 240
    Thu
  • AU$ 236
    Fri
  • AU$ 252
    Sat
  • AU$ 253
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Sofia International 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.

Turkish Airlines
From AU$ 114
Air Serbia
From AU$ 150
SKY express
From AU$ 152
LOT Polish Airlines
From AU$ 157
AEGEAN
From AU$ 165
Tarom
From AU$ 169
Wizz Air
From AU$ 182
Sunexpress
From AU$ 225
Bulgaria Air
From AU$ 245
Ryanair
From AU$ 255

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Flight Schedule from Sofia International 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. TK1030

    Sofia International Airport

    21:10

    SOF

    1h 30m

    22:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK1032

    Sofia International Airport

    15:50

    SOF

    1h 30m

    17:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. LO636

    Sofia International Airport

    05:30

    SOF

    2h

    Direct

    06:30

    WAW

    S - T W T F -
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  4. LO135

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    12:55

    WAW

    2h 45m

    Direct

    16:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. JU113

    Sofia International Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. LO634

    Sofia International Airport

    18:45

    SOF

    1h 55m

    Direct

    19:40

    WAW

    S M T W T F S
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  8. LO133

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    09:15

    WAW

    2h 50m

    Direct

    13:05

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. LO634

    Sofia International Airport

    18:45

    SOF

    1h 55m

    Direct

    19:40

    WAW

    S M T W T F S
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  10. LO135

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    12:55

    WAW

    2h 45m

    Direct

    16:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. LO632

    Sofia International Airport

    14:35

    SOF

    1h 55m

    Direct

    15:30

    WAW

    S M T W T F S
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  12. LO133

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    09:15

    WAW

    2h 50m

    Direct

    13:05

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  13. GQ681

    Sofia International Airport

    20:20

    SOF

    1h 35m

    Direct

    21:55

    ATH

    S - T W T - S
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  14. GQ670

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    07:00

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    09:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  15. JU113

    Sofia International Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. JU422

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    12:15

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    15:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. FR5643

    Sofia International Airport

    08:05

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    08:25

    BUD

    - - - W - F -
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  18. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:30

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:45

    IST

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

Flight distance468.75km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 114
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 209

FAQs for Sofia International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Sofia International Airport (sof) to Istanbul Airport (ist).
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 266 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sofia International Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 304 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sofia International Airport (SOF) at 09:25 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 10:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia International Airport (SOF) at 21:15 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 22:45.
    • 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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