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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 QAR 239 and round-trip from QAR 443. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 6:05 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 6:25 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 443 QAR 552
      20% off
      20% off
      QAR 552 QAR 443
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 6:05 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 6:25 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 443 QAR 552
      20% off
      20% off
      QAR 552 QAR 443
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 1:00 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 1:20 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 443 QAR 552
      20% off
      20% off
      QAR 552 QAR 443
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 1:00 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 1:20 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Jan 8 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 446
      19% off
      QAR 552 QAR 446
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 12:00 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Dec 6 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 452
      18% off
      QAR 552 QAR 452
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 1:00 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 1:20 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 27 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 458
      17% off
      QAR 552 QAR 458
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:30 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 10:50 AM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Dec 15 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 458
      17% off
      QAR 552 QAR 458
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 12:00 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 2 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 460
      17% off
      QAR 552 QAR 460
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:40 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SOF 12:00 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Dec 19 | Pegasus Airlines
      QAR 462
      16% off
      QAR 552 QAR 462
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      IST 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      SOF 4:00 PM
      Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SOF 7:10 AM
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 10:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Wizz Air
      QAR 239 QAR 342
      30% off
      30% off
      QAR 342 QAR 239
    • SOF 2:35 PM
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 9:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Wizz Air
      QAR 260 QAR 342
      24% off
      24% off
      QAR 342 QAR 260
    • SOF 2:35 PM
      8h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 12:30 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Jan 4 | Wizz Air
      QAR 267 QAR 342
      22% off
      22% off
      QAR 342 QAR 267
    • SOF 12:25 PM
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 9:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Wizz Air
      QAR 270
      21% off
      QAR 342 QAR 270
    • SOF 12:25 PM
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 9:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
      QAR 283
      17% off
      QAR 342 QAR 283
    • SOF 1:55 PM
      18h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 9:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Ryanair
      QAR 284
      17% off
      QAR 342 QAR 284
    • SOF 7:10 AM
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 9:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Wizz Air
      QAR 287
      16% off
      QAR 342 QAR 287
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 7 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 301
      12% off
      QAR 342 QAR 301
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 302
      12% off
      QAR 342 QAR 302
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 7 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 301 QAR 342
      12% off
      12% off
      QAR 342 QAR 301
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 302 QAR 342
      12% off
      12% off
      QAR 342 QAR 302
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 303 QAR 342
      11% off
      11% off
      QAR 342 QAR 303
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 303
      11% off
      QAR 342 QAR 303
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 31 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      11% off
      QAR 342 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 305
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 305
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 303 QAR 707
      56% off
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 303
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304 QAR 707
      56% off
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304 QAR 707
      56% off
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 305
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 305
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 307
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 307
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 308
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 308
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Jan 6 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 312
      56% off
      QAR 707 QAR 312
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 366
      48% off
      QAR 707 QAR 366
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 366 QAR 805
      55% off
      55% off
      QAR 805 QAR 366
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 372 QAR 805
      54% off
      54% off
      QAR 805 QAR 372
    • SOF 9:00 PM
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 3:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | AEGEAN
      QAR 511 QAR 805
      37% off
      37% off
      QAR 805 QAR 511
    • SOF 9:00 PM
      5h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 3:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | AEGEAN
      QAR 653
      19% off
      QAR 805 QAR 653
    • SOF 8:20 PM
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 3:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | SKY express
      QAR 716
      11% off
      QAR 805 QAR 716
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Jan 7 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 301 QAR 342
      12% off
      12% off
      QAR 342 QAR 301
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 302 QAR 342
      12% off
      12% off
      QAR 342 QAR 302
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 303 QAR 342
      11% off
      11% off
      QAR 342 QAR 303
    • SOF 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 303
      11% off
      QAR 342 QAR 303
    • SOF 4:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 6:30 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 31 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      11% off
      QAR 342 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Jan 2 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 15 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:45 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:15 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 304
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 304
    • SOF 9:40 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      IST 12:10 AM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Jan 3 | Turkish Airlines
      QAR 305
      28% off
      QAR 422 QAR 305
    • SOF 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 2:00 PM
      Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | 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.

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

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of QAR 555. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as QAR 929.

QAR 929
QAR 742
QAR 555
QAR 368
    Cheapest
  • QAR 575
    Nov
  • QAR 733
    Dec
  • QAR 659
    Jan
  • QAR 772
    Feb
  • QAR 929
    Mar
  • QAR 607
    Apr
  • QAR 555
    May
  • QAR 594
    Jun
  • QAR 572
    Jul
  • QAR 732
    Aug
  • QAR 591
    Sep
  • QAR 614
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip 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 typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of QAR 784. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching QAR 1,630.

QAR 1,630
QAR 1,207
QAR 784
QAR 361
    Cheapest
  • QAR 918
    Nov
  • QAR 1,360
    Dec
  • QAR 1,435
    Jan
  • QAR 1,023
    Feb
  • QAR 852
    Mar
  • QAR 955
    Apr
  • QAR 784
    May
  • QAR 1,065
    Jun
  • QAR 1,104
    Jul
  • QAR 1,630
    Aug
  • QAR 1,604
    Sep
  • QAR 1,351
    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 day to depart from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

QAR 838
QAR 692
QAR 546
QAR 400
    Cheapest
  • QAR 838
    Mon
  • QAR 633
    Tue
  • QAR 642
    Wed
  • QAR 631
    Thu
  • QAR 557
    Fri
  • QAR 658
    Sat
  • QAR 546
    Sun

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 QAR 239) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air
From QAR 239
Ryanair
From QAR 284
Turkish Airlines
From QAR 301
Air Serbia
From QAR 314
SKY express
From QAR 342
AEGEAN
From QAR 362
LOT Polish Airlines
From QAR 375
Tarom
From QAR 524
Bulgaria Air
From QAR 590
Austrian Airlines
From QAR 789

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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 AM

    SOF

    1h 25m

    2:05 PM

    IST

    - - - - T - S
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  2. TK1032

    Sofia Airport

    4:00 PM

    SOF

    1h 30m

    6:30 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. TK1030

    Sofia Airport

    9:45 PM

    SOF

    1h 30m

    12:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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  5. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    2:35 PM

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    3:00 PM

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  6. W62437

    Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport

    12:55 PM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    5:10 PM

    IST

    - M T - - F S

  7. W64349

    Sofia Airport

    2:35 PM

    SOF

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    3:00 PM

    BUD

    S - - - T F S
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  8. W62429

    Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport

    5:00 AM

    BUD

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Sofia Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Sofia Airport (SOF) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 468.75 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price QAR 239
Cheapest return ticket price QAR 443

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 QAR 698 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 09:35 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 12:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) at 21:40 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 00:15.
    • 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.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • 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 QAR 239, and round-trip fares start from QAR 443. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air flight departing on Sat, Nov 14; 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 QAR 739. 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 QAR 239. 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.
  • Enter Sofia Airport 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 refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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