Cheapest airlines flights from Istanbul to Sofia

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Istanbul to Sofia, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and LOT Polish Airlines. Pegasus Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at KRW 60,517, and round-trip direct flights start at KRW 117,042.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Sofia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Istanbul to Sofia Flight Details

The distance between Istanbul and Sofia is about 494.78 km. The average flying time from Istanbul to Sofia is around 1 hour 19 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceKRW 60,517
Cheapest return ticket priceKRW 117,042
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance494.78 km
Average flight time1 hour 19 minutes
Popular airlinePegasus Airlines
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Sofia route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Sofia

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

The average price of one-way flights from Istanbul to Sofia purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Sofia is Jul, with an average price of KRW 133,724; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Mar, with an average price of up to KRW 243,234.

KRW 243,234
KRW 188,479
KRW 133,724
KRW 78,969
    Cheapest
  • KRW 146,336
    Jan
  • KRW 208,397
    Feb
  • KRW 243,234
    Mar
  • KRW 188,065
    Apr
  • KRW 210,873
    May
  • KRW 177,609
    Jun
  • KRW 133,724
    Jul
  • KRW 155,455
    Aug
  • KRW 135,861
    Sep
  • KRW 154,863
    Oct
  • KRW 186,111
    Nov
  • KRW 146,069
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

The average price of round-trip flights from Istanbul to Sofia purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Sofia are found during Feb, with an average price of KRW 200,043. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Mar, with an average price of up to KRW 470,057.

KRW 470,057
KRW 335,050
KRW 200,043
KRW 65,036
    Cheapest
  • KRW 414,741
    Jan
  • KRW 200,043
    Feb
  • KRW 470,057
    Mar
  • KRW 340,137
    Apr
  • KRW 211,095
    May
  • KRW 359,704
    Jun
  • KRW 405,821
    Jul
  • KRW 432,270
    Aug
  • KRW 441,270
    Sep
  • KRW 272,079
    Oct
  • KRW 400,480
    Nov
  • KRW 305,714
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Sofia?

Average weekly flight prices from Istanbul to Sofia by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Sofia is Fri, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

KRW 210,465
KRW 182,797
KRW 155,130
KRW 127,462
    Cheapest
  • KRW 180,862
    Mon
  • KRW 197,886
    Tue
  • KRW 192,431
    Wed
  • KRW 175,692
    Thu
  • KRW 155,129
    Fri
  • KRW 210,464
    Sat
  • KRW 188,380
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia (IST-SOF)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as KRW 60,517 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to SOF on Thu, Mar 12), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from KRW 117,042 departing on Thu, Feb 12 and returning on Mon, Feb 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Sofia 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 19 minutes to fly from Istanbul to Sofia.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia 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 Istanbul to Sofia. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1031 (15:06)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Sofia, 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 Thu, Mar 12, with one-way flights priced at just KRW 60,517.
    · 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 Sofia travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Sofia is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia on January 28, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at KRW 36,562.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sofia, with Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sofia International Airport (SAW-SOF) is by far the most common option on this route: Sofia International Airport (SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Sofia

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Pegasus Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia, with fares starting at KRW 114,730.

KRW 69,132
KRW 114,730
KRW 160,328
KRW 205,926
KRW 251,524
Pegasus Airlines
KRW 114,730
Pegasus Airlines
AEGEAN
KRW 159,068
AEGEAN
Air Serbia
KRW 245,640
Air Serbia
Turkish Airlines
KRW 251,524
Turkish Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Total flights from Istanbul to Sofia across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Turkish Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Istanbul to Sofia, with 22 flights per week.

0
7
15
22
Turkish Airlines
22
Turkish Airlines
IndiGo
22
IndiGo
Pegasus Airlines
10
Pegasus Airlines
Royal Jordanian
8
Royal Jordanian
EgyptAir
7
EgyptAir
Singapore Airlines
7
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from Istanbul to Sofia daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Istanbul to Sofia within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Istanbul to Sofia is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

55
46
36
27
Highest
38
Mon
40
Tue
36
Wed
38
Thu
55
Fri
48
Sat
52
Sun