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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 167 and round-trip from SAR 331. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 167 SAR 423
      61% off
      61% off
      SAR 423 SAR 167
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 169 SAR 199
      15% off
      15% off
      SAR 199 SAR 169
    • SOF 15:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 17:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 170 SAR 199
      15% off
      15% off
      SAR 199 SAR 170
    • SOF 14:15
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 16:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 171
      70% off
      SAR 565 SAR 171
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 173
    • SOF 11:45
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 173
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      69% off
      SAR 565 SAR 173
    • SOF 19:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 21:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 174
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 174
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 175
      12% off
      SAR 199 SAR 175
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 19:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 21:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 14:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 14:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 16 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 331 SAR 472
      30% off
      30% off
      SAR 472 SAR 331
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Dec 7 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 334 SAR 472
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 472 SAR 334
    • SOF 15:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 17:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 13:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 13:20
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Dec 12 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 338 SAR 472
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 472 SAR 338
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 19 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 339
      28% off
      SAR 472 SAR 339
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 340
      28% off
      SAR 472 SAR 340
    • SOF 14:15
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 16:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 23 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 345
      27% off
      SAR 472 SAR 345
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 14:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 14:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 347
      26% off
      SAR 472 SAR 347
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 16 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 363
      23% off
      SAR 472 SAR 363
    • SOF 15:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 17:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 7 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 395
      16% off
      SAR 472 SAR 395
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SOF 16:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 167 SAR 423
      61% off
      61% off
      SAR 423 SAR 167
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 169 SAR 199
      15% off
      15% off
      SAR 199 SAR 169
    • SOF 15:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 17:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 170 SAR 199
      15% off
      15% off
      SAR 199 SAR 170
    • SOF 14:15
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 16:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 171
      70% off
      SAR 565 SAR 171
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 173
    • SOF 11:45
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 173
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      69% off
      SAR 565 SAR 173
    • SOF 19:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 21:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 174
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 174
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 175
      12% off
      SAR 199 SAR 175
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 167 SAR 959
      83% off
      83% off
      SAR 959 SAR 167
    • SOF 15:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 17:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 170 SAR 959
      82% off
      82% off
      SAR 959 SAR 170
    • SOF 11:45
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173 SAR 959
      82% off
      82% off
      SAR 959 SAR 173
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 175
      82% off
      SAR 959 SAR 175
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 179
      81% off
      SAR 959 SAR 179
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 223
      77% off
      SAR 959 SAR 223
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 223
      77% off
      SAR 959 SAR 223
    • SOF 14:15
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 16:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 232
      76% off
      SAR 959 SAR 232
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 274
      71% off
      SAR 959 SAR 274
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 14:15
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 16:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 178 SAR 4,134
      96% off
      96% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 178
    • SOF 15:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 17:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 229 SAR 4,134
      94% off
      94% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 229
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 231 SAR 4,134
      94% off
      94% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 231
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 303
      93% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 303
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 508
      88% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 508
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 575
      86% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 575
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      SAR 934
      77% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 934
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 1,624
      61% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 1,624
    • SOF 18:45
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      SAW 05:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Wizz Air
      SAR 669
      84% off
      SAR 4,134 SAR 669
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 167 SAR 423
      61% off
      61% off
      SAR 423 SAR 167
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 169 SAR 199
      15% off
      15% off
      SAR 199 SAR 169
    • SOF 15:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 17:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 170 SAR 199
      15% off
      15% off
      SAR 199 SAR 170
    • SOF 14:15
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 16:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 171
      70% off
      SAR 565 SAR 171
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 173
    • SOF 11:45
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 173
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 173
      69% off
      SAR 565 SAR 173
    • SOF 19:20
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 21:35
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 174
      13% off
      SAR 199 SAR 174
    • SOF 12:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SAW 15:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Pegasus Airlines
      SAR 175
      12% off
      SAR 199 SAR 175
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Istanbul 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 Airport to Istanbul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sofia Airport to Istanbul 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 Sofia Airport to Istanbul is May, with an average price of SAR 405. The most expensive month is usually March, when the average price can reach SAR 631.

SAR 631
SAR 518
SAR 405
SAR 292
    Cheapest
  • SAR 428
    Oct
  • SAR 531
    Nov
  • SAR 503
    Dec
  • SAR 515
    Jan
  • SAR 428
    Feb
  • SAR 631
    Mar
  • SAR 429
    Apr
  • SAR 405
    May
  • SAR 419
    Jun
  • SAR 448
    Jul
  • SAR 521
    Aug
  • SAR 500
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, March is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul, with an average price of SAR 765. In contrast, October is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SAR 1,988.

SAR 1,988
SAR 1,377
SAR 765
SAR 154
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,988
    Oct
  • SAR 929
    Nov
  • SAR 1,247
    Dec
  • SAR 1,481
    Jan
  • SAR 864
    Feb
  • SAR 765
    Mar
  • SAR 935
    Apr
  • SAR 775
    May
  • SAR 989
    Jun
  • SAR 972
    Jul
  • SAR 1,239
    Aug
  • SAR 1,656
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sofia Airport to Istanbul 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 Sofia Airport to Istanbul is Friday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

SAR 595
SAR 504
SAR 413
SAR 322
    Cheapest
  • SAR 595
    Mon
  • SAR 483
    Tue
  • SAR 481
    Wed
  • SAR 476
    Thu
  • SAR 413
    Fri
  • SAR 474
    Sat
  • SAR 469
    Sun

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

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

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

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. PC272

    Sofia Airport

    18:45

    SOF

    1h 15m

    20:00

    SAW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. PC274

    Sofia Airport

    19:20

    SOF

    1h 15m

    21:35

    SAW

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

Cheapest return ticket price SAR 329
Cheapest one-way flight price SAR 152
Off-season for travel December
Peak season for travel August

FAQs for Sofia Airport to Istanbul Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Istanbul?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Istanbul is December. During this time, flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (IST) take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4066 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 09:35 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 12:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 21:40 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 00:15.
    • 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.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul. The average flight time is approximately 53 minutes, with about 3 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul currently starts from SAR 169, with round-trip fares from SAR 331. The lowest fare is offered by Pegasus Airlines departing on Sun, Nov 29; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Sofia Airport to Istanbul is about 1 hour 19 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul, 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 Sofia Airport to Istanbul is SAR 792, and the average round-trip fare is SAR 717. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul are usually cheapest in May, with an average one-way fare of about SAR 792. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul departs at 09:30, and the latest one departs at 21:40. There are approximately 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul usually arrive at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Istanbul Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • IndiGoand Pegasus Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul. Basic fares start from SAR 169. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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