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Low Price Flights from Istanbul to Sofia

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Sofia

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Sofia, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Pegasus Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 59, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 142.

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 approximately 494.78km. It takes around 1 hour 18 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Sofia. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 59
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 142
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance494.78km
Average flight time1 hour 18 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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Sofia is Jul, with an average price of AU$ 131. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Mar, with an average price of up to AU$ 237.

AU$ 237
AU$ 184
AU$ 131
AU$ 78
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 201
    Feb
  • AU$ 237
    Mar
  • AU$ 184
    Apr
  • AU$ 206
    May
  • AU$ 173
    Jun
  • AU$ 131
    Jul
  • AU$ 152
    Aug
  • AU$ 133
    Sep
  • AU$ 151
    Oct
  • AU$ 182
    Nov
  • AU$ 143
    Dec
  • AU$ 160
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to Sofia are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 206. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Mar, with an average price of up to AU$ 458.

AU$ 458
AU$ 332
AU$ 206
AU$ 80
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 207
    Feb
  • AU$ 458
    Mar
  • AU$ 332
    Apr
  • AU$ 206
    May
  • AU$ 351
    Jun
  • AU$ 396
    Jul
  • AU$ 421
    Aug
  • AU$ 430
    Sep
  • AU$ 265
    Oct
  • AU$ 390
    Nov
  • AU$ 298
    Dec
  • AU$ 382
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Sofia?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, 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.

AU$ 189
AU$ 159
AU$ 128
AU$ 98
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 170
    Mon
  • AU$ 164
    Tue
  • AU$ 168
    Wed
  • AU$ 147
    Thu
  • AU$ 128
    Fri
  • AU$ 189
    Sat
  • AU$ 179
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 59 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to SOF on Sat, Feb 28), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 142 departing on Thu, Mar 19 and returning on Sun, Mar 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 18 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF).
  • 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: Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC271 (13:13) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1031 (15:08)
  • 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 Sat, Feb 28, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 59.
    · 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 February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia on February 18, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 117.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sofia, with Istanbul Airport to Sofia International Airport (IST-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 cancelled 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 toSofia

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sofia, with an average price of AU$ 113.

AU$ 68
AU$ 113
AU$ 158
AU$ 203
AU$ 248
Pegasus Airlines
AU$ 113
Pegasus Airlines
AEGEAN
AU$ 155
AEGEAN
Air Serbia
AU$ 240
Air Serbia
Turkish Airlines
AU$ 248
Turkish Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Data is based on the number of flights from Istanbul to Sofia operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, IndiGo operates the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia, with 23 flight per week.

1
8
16
23
IndiGo
23
IndiGo
Turkish Airlines
23
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
10
Pegasus Airlines
Royal Jordanian
8
Royal Jordanian
Singapore Airlines
8
Singapore Airlines
EgyptAir
8
EgyptAir

How many flights are there each day from Istanbul to Sofia?

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 Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

55
47
38
30
Highest
38
Mon
40
Tue
40
Wed
40
Thu
55
Fri
50
Sat
55
Sun