A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Sofia to Istanbul:
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Istanbul airports overview
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Cheapest one way flight
$34
Ryanair
1 transfer
16h 40m
02/24/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from Sofia to Istanbul departs on 02/24/2025, is operated by Ryanair and costs $34
Cheapest round trip flight
$88
Pegasus Airlines
Direct flight
2h 50m
02/03/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sofia to Istanbul departs on 02/03/2025, is operated by Pegasus Airlines and costs $88
The fastest flight
1h 15m
Fastest flight from Sofia to Istanbul takes 1h 15m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
Earliest flight
9:30 AM
Latest flight
9:40 PM
Average flight duration
1h 25m
Direct flights count
30
Distance
486km
Timezone difference
1h
The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 486km (301 miles).The average flight duration is 1h 25m.There are 30 direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul.The time difference between Sofia and Istanbul is 1h .Flights from Sofia begin at 9:30 AM.The latest flight from Sofia departs at 9:40 PM.
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Sofia to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Sofia — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Sofia to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/22/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK1032
Starting at $176
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/23/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK1030
Starting at $337
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/24/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
PC272
Starting at $58
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/25/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK1028
Starting at $196
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/26/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK1032
Starting at $197
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/27/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK1030
Starting at $263
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/28/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
PC272
Starting at $66
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/29/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK1028
Starting at $184
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/30/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
PC272
Starting at $73
Sofia — Istanbul
SOF — IST
01/31/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
PC272
Starting at $79
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Sofia to Istanbul?
The cheapest flight ticket from Sofia to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $34
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Sofia — Istanbul?
Often the best time to buy tickets from Sofia to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Sofia to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: March, January, February.
How long does it take to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?
The fastest flights from Sofia to Istanbul start from 1 hour 15 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from Sofia to Istanbul?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Sofia — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
