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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$91 and round-trip from AU$131. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 11:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        IST 2:20 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 10:30 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 10:50 AM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Dec 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$192 AU$279
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$279 AU$192
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 2:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$195 AU$279
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$279 AU$195
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$197 AU$279
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$279 AU$197
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Nov 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$198
        28% off
        AU$279 AU$198
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 2:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$198
        28% off
        AU$279 AU$198
      • SOF 3:50 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:20 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:45 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Oct 20 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$199
        28% off
        AU$279 AU$199
      • SOF 9:40 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 8:35 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 8:55 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$202
        28% off
        AU$279 AU$202
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$202
        28% off
        AU$279 AU$202
      • SOF 9:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$203
        27% off
        AU$279 AU$203
      • SOF 1:00 PM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 12 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 8:05 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Oct 16 | Tarom
        AU$131
        53% off
        AU$279 AU$131
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 4:40 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$202
        28% off
        AU$279 AU$202
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 4:40 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Oct 28 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$203
        27% off
        AU$279 AU$203
      • SOF 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SOF 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SOF 4:00 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$114 AU$164
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$164 AU$114
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$117 AU$164
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$164 AU$117
      • SOF 3:50 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:20 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$119 AU$164
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$164 AU$119
      • SOF 2:35 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | Wizz Air
        AU$91
        45% off
        AU$164 AU$91
      • SOF 7:10 AM
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 10:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Wizz Air
        AU$94
        43% off
        AU$164 AU$94
      • SOF 8:40 PM
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 10:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Ryanair
        AU$99
        40% off
        AU$164 AU$99
      • SOF 2:35 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Wizz Air
        AU$103
        37% off
        AU$164 AU$103
      • SOF 12:25 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Wizz Air
        AU$108
        34% off
        AU$164 AU$108
      • SOF 12:25 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Wizz Air
        AU$109
        34% off
        AU$164 AU$109
      • SOF 2:35 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Wizz Air
        AU$112
        32% off
        AU$164 AU$112
      • SOF 2:35 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Wizz Air
        AU$116
        28% off
        AU$164 AU$116
      • SOF 2:35 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Wizz Air
        AU$118
        28% off
        AU$164 AU$118
      • SOF 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Sofia to Istanbul Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from to Istanbul Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from to Istanbul Airport, the best time to book is in May, with an average price of AU$217. Try to avoid March, when prices are highest, averaging around AU$364.

AU$364
AU$291
AU$217
AU$144
    Cheapest
  • AU$250
    Oct
  • AU$252
    Nov
  • AU$287
    Dec
  • AU$258
    Jan
  • AU$303
    Feb
  • AU$364
    Mar
  • AU$238
    Apr
  • AU$217
    May
  • AU$233
    Jun
  • AU$224
    Jul
  • AU$287
    Aug
  • AU$232
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from to Istanbul Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, May is usually the cheapest month to find flights from to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of AU$307. In contrast, August is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching AU$639.

AU$639
AU$473
AU$307
AU$141
    Cheapest
  • AU$622
    Oct
  • AU$507
    Nov
  • AU$533
    Dec
  • AU$562
    Jan
  • AU$401
    Feb
  • AU$334
    Mar
  • AU$374
    Apr
  • AU$307
    May
  • AU$417
    Jun
  • AU$432
    Jul
  • AU$639
    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 average flight prices on Trip.com from to Istanbul Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from to Istanbul Airport is usually Friday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

AU$319
AU$268
AU$217
AU$166
    Cheapest
  • AU$319
    Mon
  • AU$247
    Tue
  • AU$254
    Wed
  • AU$258
    Thu
  • AU$217
    Fri
  • AU$261
    Sat
  • AU$223
    Sun

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

Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines

Flight Schedule from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    4:00 PM

    SOF

    1h 30m

    6:30 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    9:10 PM

    SOF

    1h 30m

    10:40 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TK1028

    Sofia Airport

    9:30 AM

    SOF

    1h 30m

    12:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  4. FR5571

    Sofia Airport

    9:35 PM

    SOF

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:55 PM

    BUD

    - M T - - F S
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  5. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    5:00 AM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  6. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    11:40 AM

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:05 PM

    BUD

    S - T - T - S
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  7. W62429

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    5:00 AM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  8. W64459

    Sofia Airport

    11:55 AM

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    1:20 PM

    RMO

    - - T - - F -
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  9. H7421

    Chișinău International Airport

    7:00 PM

    RMO

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    IST

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

Cheapest round-trip ticket price AU$159
Cheapest one-way flight price AU$76
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Sofia to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Sofia to Istanbul based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that 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 around 1 hour 28 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • Airlines with flights from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST): IndiGo, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian.
  • One-way flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport currently start from AU$91, and round-trip fares start from AU$131. The lowest fare is currently available on flights operated by Wizz Air departing on Thu, Dec 10. 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 24 flights per week. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • The latest flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport departs at 21:10, with approximately 5 flights per day. Flight schedules may change, so please check the latest departure times before traveling.
  • 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 center and route coverage.

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