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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 21 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Jul 27 | Pegasus Airlines
        €143 €209
        32% off
        32% off
        €209 €143
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 14 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Jul 21 | Pegasus Airlines
        €143 €209
        32% off
        32% off
        €209 €143
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 24 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:10
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Jul 26 | Pegasus Airlines
        €143 €209
        32% off
        32% off
        €209 €143
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Jul 20 | Pegasus Airlines
        €147
        30% off
        €209 €147
      • SOF 12:35
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 14:05
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 11 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Jul 13 | Pegasus Airlines
        €149
        28% off
        €209 €149
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 8 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:20
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Jul 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        €149
        28% off
        €209 €149
      • SOF 13:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 14:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 27 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Jul 31 | Pegasus Airlines
        €151
        28% off
        €209 €151
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 15 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:10
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Jul 19 | Pegasus Airlines
        €151
        28% off
        €209 €151
      • SOF 13:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 14:35
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 20 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Jul 24 | Pegasus Airlines
        €154
        26% off
        €209 €154
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 9 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 24 | Turkish Airlines
        €85 €121
        30% off
        30% off
        €121 €85
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 20 | Turkish Airlines
        €85 €121
        30% off
        30% off
        €121 €85
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 25 | Turkish Airlines
        €86 €121
        28% off
        28% off
        €121 €86
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 16 | Turkish Airlines
        €88
        27% off
        €121 €88
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 26 | Turkish Airlines
        €88
        27% off
        €121 €88
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 12 | Turkish Airlines
        €88
        27% off
        €121 €88
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 13 | Turkish Airlines
        €89
        26% off
        €121 €89
      • SOF 21:50
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 08:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jul 10 | SKY express
        €71
        41% off
        €121 €71
      • SOF 11:40
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 08:45
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 31 | Wizz Air
        €71
        41% off
        €121 €71
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Istanbul Airport 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 to Istanbul Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the lowest-priced month for one-way flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is July, with an average fare of €130. The most expensive month is usually March, with average fares reaching €219.

€219
€175
€130
€86
  • €130
    Jul
  • €134
    Aug
  • €176
    Sep
  • €147
    Oct
  • €152
    Nov
  • €173
    Dec
  • €156
    Jan
  • €182
    Feb
  • €219
    Mar
  • €143
    Apr
  • €131
    May
  • €141
    Jun

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, May usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Sofia to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €185. October is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €375.

€375
€280
€185
€90
    Cheapest
  • €209
    Jul
  • €232
    Aug
  • €233
    Sep
  • €375
    Oct
  • €305
    Nov
  • €321
    Dec
  • €338
    Jan
  • €241
    Feb
  • €201
    Mar
  • €225
    Apr
  • €185
    May
  • €251
    Jun

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

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is Wednesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday, as fares are typically the highest.

€176
€158
€140
€122
    Cheapest
  • €176
    Mon
  • €141
    Tue
  • €140
    Wed
  • €149
    Thu
  • €147
    Fri
  • €154
    Sat
  • €160
    Sun

Cheap Flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

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Flight Schedule from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:10

    SOF

    1h 30m

    22:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    15:50

    SOF

    1h 30m

    17:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JU113

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:45

    BEG

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    04:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:05

    BUD

    S - T - T - S
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  6. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:15

    BUD

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    09:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. JU113

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JU422

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    13:10

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    15:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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Flight Info of Flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Cheapest return ticket price€117
Cheapest one-way flight price€49
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary

FAQs for Sofia to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Sofia to Istanbul 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.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €260.
  • It takes about 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Sofia to Istanbul.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sofia at 09:25 and arrives in Istanbul at 10:55.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia at 21:40 and arrives in Istanbul at 00:15.
  • Airlines with flights from Sofia to Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian.
  • Turkish Airlines operates 12 direct flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
  • There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

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