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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 233 and round-trip from SAR 546. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 23 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Sep 27 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 546 SAR 790
        31% off
        31% off
        SAR 790 SAR 546
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 1 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 547 SAR 790
        31% off
        31% off
        SAR 790 SAR 547
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 3 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:30
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 6 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 560 SAR 790
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 790 SAR 560
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Sep 19 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 565
        28% off
        SAR 790 SAR 565
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Sep 12 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Sep 19 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 566
        28% off
        SAR 790 SAR 566
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 567
        28% off
        SAR 790 SAR 567
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 22 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Sep 26 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 569
        28% off
        SAR 790 SAR 569
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 16:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 17:45
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Oct 14 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 576
        27% off
        SAR 790 SAR 576
      • SOF 21:10
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 22:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 10 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Sep 13 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 619
        22% off
        SAR 790 SAR 619
      • SOF 05:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 1 | Air Serbia
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 564
        28% off
        SAR 790 SAR 564
      • SOF 16:00
        23h
        1 stop
        IST 15:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 9 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 12:20
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Oct 12 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 623
        21% off
        SAR 790 SAR 623
      • SOF 05:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 03:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Air Serbia
        SAW 17:35
        1h 20m
        Direct
        SOF 18:55
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Oct 18 | Pegasus Airlines
        SAR 624
        21% off
        SAR 790 SAR 624
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SOF 16:00
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SAR 311 SAR 394
        21% off
        21% off
        SAR 394 SAR 311
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 10 | Turkish Airlines
        SAR 311 SAR 394
        21% off
        21% off
        SAR 394 SAR 311
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        SAR 311 SAR 394
        21% off
        21% off
        SAR 394 SAR 311
      • SOF 15:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        IST 17:20
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAR 311
        21% off
        SAR 394 SAR 311
      • SOF 11:40
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 23:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Wizz Air
        SAR 233
        41% off
        SAR 394 SAR 233
      • SOF 21:35
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 23:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Sep 23 | Ryanair
        SAR 255
        35% off
        SAR 394 SAR 255
      • SOF 12:40
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:55
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 11 | Ryanair
        SAR 256
        35% off
        SAR 394 SAR 256
      • SOF 12:40
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 22:55
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 2 | Ryanair
        SAR 263
        33% off
        SAR 394 SAR 263
      • SOF 21:35
        26h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 23:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Ryanair
        SAR 276
        30% off
        SAR 394 SAR 276
      • SOF 11:45
        21h
        1 stop
        IST 08:45
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 7 | Wizz Air
        SAR 289
        27% off
        SAR 394 SAR 289
      • SOF 11:40
        12h
        1 stop
        IST 23:40
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Sep 24 | Wizz Air
        SAR 293
        26% off
        SAR 394 SAR 293
      • SOF 06:20
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 23:15
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 20 | Ryanair
        SAR 296
        25% off
        SAR 394 SAR 296
      • SOF 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Sofia 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 Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of SAR 566. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as SAR 948.

SAR 948
SAR 757
SAR 566
SAR 375
    Cheapest
  • SAR 792
    Aug
  • SAR 760
    Sep
  • SAR 634
    Oct
  • SAR 656
    Nov
  • SAR 749
    Dec
  • SAR 673
    Jan
  • SAR 788
    Feb
  • SAR 948
    Mar
  • SAR 620
    Apr
  • SAR 566
    May
  • SAR 606
    Jun
  • SAR 584
    Jul

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, May is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of SAR 800. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SAR 1,622.

SAR 1,622
SAR 1,211
SAR 800
SAR 389
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,281
    Aug
  • SAR 1,007
    Sep
  • SAR 1,622
    Oct
  • SAR 1,321
    Nov
  • SAR 1,389
    Dec
  • SAR 1,465
    Jan
  • SAR 1,044
    Feb
  • SAR 870
    Mar
  • SAR 975
    Apr
  • SAR 800
    May
  • SAR 1,087
    Jun
  • SAR 1,127
    Jul

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

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

SAR 828
SAR 709
SAR 590
SAR 471
    Cheapest
  • SAR 828
    Mon
  • SAR 638
    Tue
  • SAR 650
    Wed
  • SAR 690
    Thu
  • SAR 590
    Fri
  • SAR 693
    Sat
  • SAR 620
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air (from SAR 233) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From SAR 233
Ryanair
From SAR 255
Turkish Airlines
From SAR 311
Air Serbia
From SAR 316
AEGEAN
From SAR 378
LOT Polish Airlines
From SAR 402
SKY express
From SAR 417
Tarom
From SAR 521
Austrian Airlines
From SAR 743
Lufthansa
From SAR 770

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What is the flight schedule from Sofia 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. TK1128

    Sofia Airport

    12:35

    SOF

    1h 30m

    14:05

    IST

    - - - - T - 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. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:10

    SOF

    1h 30m

    22:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. FR5571

    Sofia Airport

    21:35

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    21:55

    BUD

    - M - - - - S
    Search

  5. W62435

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    20:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    23:15

    IST

    - M - - - F -

  6. JU113

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    BEG

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  8. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    12:05

    BUD

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  9. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:15

    BUD

    3h 15m

    Direct

    09:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  10. JU117

    Sofia Airport

    05:00

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Direct

    05:20

    BEG

    S - - W T F -
    Search

  11. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Sofia Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Sofia Airport (SOF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 468.75km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SAR 233
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 546

FAQs for Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Sofia Airport (sof) to Istanbul Airport(ist).
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around SAR 478 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SAR 662 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 09:35 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 12:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 21:40 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (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.
  • 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.
  • The earliest flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 09:35, and the last departs at 21:10, with about 10 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 46 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and EgyptAir. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 4 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is SAR 886. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, EgyptAir, Royal Jordanian and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 2 minutes, and around 14 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Enter Sofia Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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