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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 94 and round-trip from AU$ 180. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SOF 07:10
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 22:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Wizz Air
      AU$ 94 AU$ 133
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 94
    • SOF 20:40
      11h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Ryanair
      AU$ 101 AU$ 133
      24% off
      24% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 101
    • SOF 12:25
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Wizz Air
      AU$ 106 AU$ 133
      20% off
      20% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 106
    • SOF 14:35
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Wizz Air
      AU$ 108
      19% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 108
    • SOF 14:35
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Wizz Air
      AU$ 110
      17% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 110
    • SOF 13:55
      18h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Ryanair
      AU$ 111
      17% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 111
    • SOF 07:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Wizz Air
      AU$ 113
      15% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 113
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 118
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 118
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 18:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 18:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Dec 12 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 180 AU$ 225
      20% off
      20% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 180
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 14:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 14:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Nov 18 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 180 AU$ 225
      20% off
      20% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 180
    • SOF 11:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      IST 14:20
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 10:50
      Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 16 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 192 AU$ 225
      15% off
      15% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 192
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 14:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SOF 15:10
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 195
      13% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 195
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 23 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 197
      12% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 197
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 12 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 198
      12% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 198
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 14:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      SOF 15:10
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 198
      12% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 198
    • SOF 09:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 20:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 20:55
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 17 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 202
      10% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 202
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 13 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 202
      10% off
      AU$ 225 AU$ 202
    • 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 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 118 AU$ 133
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 118
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119 AU$ 133
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119 AU$ 133
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119
      70% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 119
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 120
      70% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 120
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 122
      69% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 122
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 122
      69% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 122
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119 AU$ 878
      86% off
      86% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 119
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119 AU$ 878
      86% off
      86% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 119
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 120 AU$ 878
      86% off
      86% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 120
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 122
      86% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 122
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 122
      86% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 122
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 147
      83% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 147
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 148
      83% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 148
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 184
      79% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 184
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 354
      60% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 354
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 354 AU$ 878
      60% off
      60% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 354
    • SOF 21:00
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | AEGEAN
      AU$ 790 AU$ 878
      10% off
      10% off
      AU$ 878 AU$ 790
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 118 AU$ 133
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 118
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119 AU$ 133
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119 AU$ 133
      11% off
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119
      11% off
      AU$ 133 AU$ 119
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 119
      70% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 119
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 120
      70% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 120
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 122
      69% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 122
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 122
      69% off
      AU$ 394 AU$ 122
    • 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 to Istanbul Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sofia to Istanbul Airport 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 to Istanbul Airport is May, with an average price of AU$ 217. The priciest month is usually March, when the average price can reach AU$ 364.

AU$ 364
AU$ 291
AU$ 217
AU$ 144
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 228
    Oct
  • AU$ 252
    Nov
  • AU$ 287
    Dec
  • AU$ 258
    Jan
  • AU$ 302
    Feb
  • AU$ 364
    Mar
  • AU$ 238
    Apr
  • AU$ 217
    May
  • AU$ 232
    Jun
  • AU$ 224
    Jul
  • AU$ 287
    Aug
  • AU$ 231
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sofia 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 to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of AU$ 307. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 754.

AU$ 754
AU$ 531
AU$ 307
AU$ 84
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 754
    Oct
  • AU$ 506
    Nov
  • AU$ 532
    Dec
  • AU$ 561
    Jan
  • AU$ 400
    Feb
  • AU$ 334
    Mar
  • AU$ 374
    Apr
  • AU$ 307
    May
  • AU$ 417
    Jun
  • AU$ 432
    Jul
  • AU$ 638
    Aug
  • AU$ 628
    Sep

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

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

AU$ 330
AU$ 274
AU$ 217
AU$ 161
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 330
    Mon
  • AU$ 248
    Tue
  • AU$ 255
    Wed
  • AU$ 249
    Thu
  • AU$ 217
    Fri
  • AU$ 259
    Sat
  • AU$ 223
    Sun

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

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Flight Schedule from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK1128

    Sofia Airport

    11:40

    SOF

    1h 25m

    14:05

    IST

    - - - - T - S
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  2. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    16:00

    SOF

    1h 30m

    18:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK1028

    Sofia Airport

    09:30

    SOF

    1h 30m

    12:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    21:40

    SOF

    1h 30m

    00:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. FR5571

    Sofia Airport

    10:35

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    11:00

    BUD

    S - - W T F S
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  6. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    12:25

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    12:50

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  8. W62437

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    12:55

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    17:10

    IST

    - M T - - F S

  9. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    12:25

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    12:50

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  10. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    05:00

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    09:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 125
Cheapest one-way flight price AU$ 58
Off-season for travel December
Peak season for travel August

FAQs for Sofia to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • When are flight from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) 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 lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 432.
  • It takes about 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
    • 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 earliest flight departs from Sofia (SOF) at 09:35 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 12:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia (SOF) at 21:40 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 00:15.
  • Airlines with flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST): IndiGo, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, 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.
  • One-way flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport currently start from AU$ 94, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 180. The lowest fare is currently available on flights operated by Wizz Air departing on Sat, Nov 14. Fares are subject to change based on availability.
  • Flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport are usually cheapest in May, with an average one-way fare of about AU$ 217.
  • A direct flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 1 minute on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on the route, weather and air traffic.
  • Enter your Sofia 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 cancellation policy, fill in your passenger details and pay to receive your booking confirmation.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport. The flight time is approximately 56 minutes, with about 23 flights per week. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • The latest flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport departs at 21:40, with approximately 5 flights per day. Flight schedules may change, so please check the latest departure times before travelling.
  • Istanbul has 2 airports reachable by flights departing from Sofia, including Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. When choosing an airport, consider its distance to the city centre and route coverage.

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