Top Airlines Flying from Istanbul to Sofia

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Istanbul to Sofia, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
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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 PHP 2,486, and round-trip direct tickets start at PHP 6,010.

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.

Flying from Istanbul to Sofia

The distance between Istanbul and Sofia is approximately 494.78 km. It takes around 1 hour 17 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 pricePHP 2,486
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePHP 6,010
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance494.78 km
Average flight time1 hour 17 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish 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?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Sofia is July, with an average price of PHP 5,551; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to PHP 11,696.

PHP 11,696
PHP 8,624
PHP 5,551
PHP 2,479
    Cheapest
  • PHP 11,696
    Mar
  • PHP 7,807
    Apr
  • PHP 8,754
    May
  • PHP 7,373
    Jun
  • PHP 5,551
    Jul
  • PHP 6,453
    Aug
  • PHP 5,640
    Sep
  • PHP 6,429
    Oct
  • PHP 7,726
    Nov
  • PHP 6,064
    Dec
  • PHP 6,800
    Jan
  • PHP 7,568
    Feb

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Sofia is May, with an average price of PHP 8,763, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to PHP 23,404.

PHP 23,404
PHP 16,084
PHP 8,763
PHP 1,443
    Cheapest
  • PHP 18,587
    Mar
  • PHP 14,119
    Apr
  • PHP 8,763
    May
  • PHP 14,931
    Jun
  • PHP 16,846
    Jul
  • PHP 17,944
    Aug
  • PHP 18,317
    Sep
  • PHP 11,294
    Oct
  • PHP 16,624
    Nov
  • PHP 12,690
    Dec
  • PHP 16,273
    Jan
  • PHP 23,404
    Feb

Which day of the week has the lowest fares for flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

The average weekly fares for flights from Istanbul to Sofia on different dates. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Friday offers the lowest fares for flights from Istanbul to Sofia, while Sunday typically has the highest fares.

PHP 7,517
PHP 6,542
PHP 5,567
PHP 4,592
    Cheapest
  • PHP 7,291
    Mon
  • PHP 7,172
    Tue
  • PHP 6,978
    Wed
  • PHP 6,550
    Thu
  • PHP 5,567
    Fri
  • PHP 7,441
    Sat
  • PHP 7,517
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Sofia during Maundy Thursday?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Istanbul to Sofia during Maundy Thursday.

During Maundy Thursday, the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia are usually on Apr 4, with fares starting from PHP 3,908.

PHP 9,106
PHP 6,507
PHP 3,908
PHP 1,309
    Cheapest
  • PHP 5,086
    Mar 30
  • PHP 4,798
    Mar 31
  • PHP 6,682
    Apr 1
  • PHP 6,847
    Apr 2
  • PHP 9,106
    Apr 3
  • PHP 3,908
    Apr 4

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia (IST-SOF)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as PHP 2,486 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to SOF on Thu, May 21), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 6,010 departing on Thu, Apr 9 and returning on Thu, Apr 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Sofia with the following airlines, including: 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 around 1 hour 17 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: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1027 (08:50)
  • 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 Thu, May 21, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 2,486.
    · 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia on March 27, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at PHP 2,260.
  • 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 canceled 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 to Sofia

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

The average fare for all direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia, with prices starting from PHP 4,815.

PHP 2,920
PHP 4,815
PHP 6,711
PHP 8,607
PHP 10,502
Pegasus Airlines
PHP 4,815
Pegasus Airlines
Air Serbia
PHP 9,874
Air Serbia
AEGEAN
PHP 10,362
AEGEAN
Turkish Airlines
PHP 10,502
Turkish Airlines

Which airline operates the most frequent flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Total number of flights from Istanbul to Sofia operated by all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Turkish Airlines/IndiGo operates the most frequent flights from Istanbul to Sofia, with 23 flights per week.

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

How many flights operate daily from Istanbul to Sofia?

The number of weekly flights operating on each date from Istanbul to Sofia. (Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Friday is the day with the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia, while Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday has the fewest.

55
48
40
33
Highest
40
Mon
40
Tue
40
Wed
40
Thu
55
Fri
50
Sat
52
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.