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Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
SEK 728
Wizz Air Wizz Air 17h 40m · 1 stop Mon, Nov 23
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Cheapest return
SEK 1,242
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines 1h 30m · Direct Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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Best time to book
May
Cheapest
Recommended airlines
Wizz Air Wizz AirCheapest· From SEK 728 Pegasus Airlines Pegasus AirlinesMost booked

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 SEK 728 and round-trip from SEK 1,242. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      SOF 14:35
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Wizz Air
      SEK 728 SEK 1,020
      28% off
      28% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 728
    • SOF 14:35
      8h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 00:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 4 | Wizz Air
      SEK 734 SEK 1,020
      28% off
      28% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 734
    • SOF 12:25
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
      SEK 777 SEK 1,020
      24% off
      24% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 777
    • SOF 13:55
      18h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Ryanair
      SEK 780
      24% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 780
    • SOF 14:35
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 09:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Wizz Air
      SEK 792
      22% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 792
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 808
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 808
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 812
      20% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 812
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Dec 15 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,242 SEK 1,718
      28% off
      28% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,242
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 14:05
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 14:25
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 10 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,258 SEK 1,718
      27% off
      27% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,258
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,258 SEK 1,718
      27% off
      27% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,258
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 10:50
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 24 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,260
      27% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,260
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Dec 11 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,264
      26% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,264
    • SOF 11:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      IST 14:05
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Dec 1 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,266
      26% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,266
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 23 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Dec 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,269
      26% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,269
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 12:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Dec 7 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,300
      24% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,300
    • SOF 11:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      IST 14:20
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      SOF 10:50
      Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 17 | Pegasus Airlines
      SEK 1,349
      21% off
      SEK 1,718 SEK 1,349
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SOF 16:00
      Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 808 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 808
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 812
      20% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 812
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 817
      20% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 817
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 820
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 820
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 824
      19% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 824
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 824
      19% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 824
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 826
      19% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 826
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 808 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 808
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 820
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 820
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 833
      56% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 833
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 839
      56% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 839
    • SOF 21:40
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 857
      56% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 857
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 890
      54% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 890
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 1,006
      48% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 1,006
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 20:20
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | SKY express
      SEK 3,033 SEK 3,745
      19% off
      19% off
      SEK 3,745 SEK 3,033
    • SOF 21:10
      5h
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | AEGEAN
      SEK 2,609 SEK 3,745
      30% off
      30% off
      SEK 3,745 SEK 2,609
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 1,553 SEK 3,745
      59% off
      59% off
      SEK 3,745 SEK 1,553
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 833
      78% off
      SEK 3,745 SEK 833
    • SOF 21:00
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 03:10
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | AEGEAN
      SEK 1,305
      65% off
      SEK 3,745 SEK 1,305
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 802 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 802
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 808 SEK 1,930
      57% off
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 808
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 812
      20% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 812
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 817
      20% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 817
    • SOF 16:00
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 18:30
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 820
      57% off
      SEK 1,930 SEK 820
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 824
      19% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 824
    • SOF 21:45
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 00:15
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 824
      19% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 824
    • SOF 09:30
      1h 30m
      Direct
      IST 12:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      SEK 826
      19% off
      SEK 1,020 SEK 826
    • SOF 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | 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.

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 SEK 728) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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, the cheapest one-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in May, with an average price of SEK 1,524. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach SEK 2,553.

SEK 2,553
SEK 2,039
SEK 1,524
SEK 1,010
    Cheapest
  • SEK 1,581
    Nov
  • SEK 2,016
    Dec
  • SEK 1,811
    Jan
  • SEK 2,123
    Feb
  • SEK 2,553
    Mar
  • SEK 1,668
    Apr
  • SEK 1,524
    May
  • SEK 1,632
    Jun
  • SEK 1,571
    Jul
  • SEK 2,013
    Aug
  • SEK 1,625
    Sep
  • SEK 1,687
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of SEK 2,154. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SEK 4,483.

SEK 4,483
SEK 3,319
SEK 2,154
SEK 990
    Cheapest
  • SEK 2,523
    Nov
  • SEK 3,739
    Dec
  • SEK 3,944
    Jan
  • SEK 2,812
    Feb
  • SEK 2,342
    Mar
  • SEK 2,625
    Apr
  • SEK 2,154
    May
  • SEK 2,927
    Jun
  • SEK 3,035
    Jul
  • SEK 4,483
    Aug
  • SEK 4,411
    Sep
  • SEK 3,716
    Oct

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 departure day from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SEK 2,304
SEK 1,903
SEK 1,502
SEK 1,101
    Cheapest
  • SEK 2,304
    Mon
  • SEK 1,739
    Tue
  • SEK 1,765
    Wed
  • SEK 1,733
    Thu
  • SEK 1,530
    Fri
  • SEK 1,810
    Sat
  • SEK 1,502
    Sun

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

    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

    21:45

    SOF

    1h 30m

    00:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    07:10

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:35

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  6. W62437

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    12:55

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Direct

    17:10

    IST

    - M T - - F S

  7. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    07:10

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:35

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  8. 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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FAQs for Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 1 hour 3 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 09:30, and the last departs at 21:45, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SEK 1,690 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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.
  • One-way flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from SEK 728, and round-trip fares start from SEK 1,242. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Mon, Nov 23; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 58 minutes, and around 23 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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 SEK 2,138. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from SEK 728. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 23 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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