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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 63 and round-trip from € 117. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        IST 10:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 11:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 23 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 117 € 180
        35% off
        35% off
        € 180 € 117
      • IST 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 20:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 119 € 180
        34% off
        34% off
        € 180 € 119
      • IST 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 20:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 119 € 180
        34% off
        34% off
        € 180 € 119
      • IST 08:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 08:40
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 11:45
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 119
        34% off
        € 180 € 119
      • IST 11:00
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 12:15
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 121
        33% off
        € 180 € 121
      • IST 10:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 11:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 9 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 18:45
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 20:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 124
        31% off
        € 180 € 124
      • IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 09:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 12:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
        € 125
        31% off
        € 180 € 125
      • IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 125
        31% off
        € 180 € 125
      • IST 13:45
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Oct 12 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 13:15
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 14:30
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 125
        31% off
        € 180 € 125
      • IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 125
        31% off
        € 180 € 125
      • IST 08:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 08:40
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Nov 4 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 126
        30% off
        € 180 € 126
      • IST 10:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 11:05
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        SOF 12:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SAW 15:10
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        € 126
        30% off
        € 180 € 126
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
        SOF 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        IST 16:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        IST 13:45
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 20 | Turkish Airlines
        € 66 € 99
        33% off
        33% off
        € 99 € 66
      • IST 13:45
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 18 | Turkish Airlines
        € 66 € 99
        33% off
        33% off
        € 99 € 66
      • IST 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 20:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
        € 67 € 99
        32% off
        32% off
        € 99 € 67
      • IST 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 20:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
        € 67
        32% off
        € 99 € 67
      • IST 20:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 20:50
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
        € 67
        32% off
        € 99 € 67
      • IST 10:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 11:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 16 | Turkish Airlines
        € 68
        31% off
        € 99 € 68
      • IST 10:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 11:05
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
        € 68
        31% off
        € 99 € 68
      • IST 11:00
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 12:15
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 11 | Turkish Airlines
        € 69
        30% off
        € 99 € 69
      • IST 08:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 08:40
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
        € 69
        30% off
        € 99 € 69
      • IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
        € 69
        30% off
        € 99 € 69
      • IST 14:55
        1h 15m
        Direct
        SOF 15:10
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
        € 69
        30% off
        € 99 € 69
      • IST 09:55
        9h
        1 stop
        SOF 17:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 9 | Wizz Air
        € 63
        36% off
        € 99 € 63
      • IST 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SOF 14:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Istanbul Airport to Sofia are based on average prices across airlines for the next three months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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

What's the cheapest month to fly one-way from Istanbul Airport to Sofia?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Istanbul Airport to Sofia for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month to fly one-way from Istanbul Airport to Sofia is September, with an average price of € 96. The most expensive month is usually February, when the average price can reach € 174.

€ 174
€ 135
€ 96
€ 57
  • € 96
    Sep
  • € 136
    Oct
  • € 134
    Nov
  • € 112
    Dec
  • € 163
    Jan
  • € 174
    Feb
  • € 141
    Mar
  • € 160
    Apr
  • € 126
    May
  • € 155
    Jun
  • € 122
    Jul
  • € 133
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Sofia?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Istanbul Airport to Sofia in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, December is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia, with an average price of € 193. In contrast, September is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 467.

€ 467
€ 330
€ 193
€ 56
    Cheapest
  • € 467
    Sep
  • € 209
    Oct
  • € 253
    Nov
  • € 193
    Dec
  • € 316
    Jan
  • € 356
    Feb
  • € 282
    Mar
  • € 258
    Apr
  • € 204
    May
  • € 275
    Jun
  • € 267
    Jul
  • € 324
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Istanbul Airport to Sofia for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Istanbul Airport to Sofia is Friday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

€ 158
€ 143
€ 127
€ 112
    Cheapest
  • € 158
    Mon
  • € 135
    Tue
  • € 139
    Wed
  • € 152
    Thu
  • € 127
    Fri
  • € 153
    Sat
  • € 129
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Istanbul Airport to Sofia flights?

See which airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Sofia. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines

Flight Schedule from Istanbul Airport to Sofia

Check the schedule for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK1031

    Istanbul Airport

    13:45

    IST

    1h 15m

    15:00

    SOF

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK1127

    Istanbul Airport

    10:30

    IST

    1h 15m

    11:45

    SOF

    - - - - T - S
    Search

  3. TK1029

    Istanbul Airport

    18:55

    IST

    1h 20m

    20:15

    SOF

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. TK1027

    Istanbul Airport

    07:30

    IST

    1h 15m

    08:45

    SOF

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 5F5326

    Istanbul Airport

    10:40

    IST

    1h 30m

    Direct

    11:10

    RMO

    S - T - T F S
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  6. W64460

    Chișinău International Airport

    17:45

    RMO

    1h 35m

    Direct

    19:20

    SOF

    - - T - - F -

  7. W62430

    Istanbul Airport

    09:25

    IST

    2h

    Direct

    10:25

    BUD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. W64350

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    13:55

    BUD

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:15

    SOF

    S - T - T - S
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What to know about flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia?

Cheapest return ticket price € 97
Cheapest one-way flight price € 49
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Istanbul Airport to Sofia Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Sofia?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Sofia is October. During this time, flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Sofia (SOF): Sofia Airport.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4184 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight departs from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 08:30 and arrives in Sofia (SOF) at 08:45.
  • The latest flight departs from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 20:30 and arrives in Sofia (SOF) at 20:50.
    • The distance from Sofia Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia. The average flight time is approximately 55 minutes, with about 2 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to Sofia currently starts from € 63, with round-trip fares from € 117. The lowest fare is offered by Wizz Air departing on Mon, Nov 9; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Istanbul Airport to Sofia is about 56 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Istanbul Airport to Sofia is € 187, and the average round-trip fare is € 243. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia are usually cheapest in September, with an average one-way fare of about € 187. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Istanbul Airport to Sofia departs at 07:30, and the latest one departs at 18:55. There are approximately 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia usually arrive at Sofia Airport. Sofia Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Sofia. Basic fares start from € 63. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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