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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 NZD 107 and round-trip from NZD 163. 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 | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 10:30 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 10:50 AM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Dec 9 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 239 NZD 347
        31% off
        31% off
        NZD 347 NZD 239
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 2:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 242 NZD 347
        30% off
        30% off
        NZD 347 NZD 242
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 16 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 245 NZD 347
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 347 NZD 245
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 5 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 246
        28% off
        NZD 347 NZD 246
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 2:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        SOF 3:10 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 247
        28% off
        NZD 347 NZD 247
      • SOF 3:50 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:20 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:45 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Wed, Oct 21 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 248
        28% off
        NZD 347 NZD 248
      • SOF 9:40 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 8:35 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 8:55 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 251
        28% off
        NZD 347 NZD 251
      • SOF 9:30 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Nov 6 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 252
        27% off
        NZD 347 NZD 252
      • SOF 9:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Nov 9 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 253
        27% off
        NZD 347 NZD 253
      • SOF 1:00 PM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | Tarom
        IST 10:15 AM
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        SOF 8:05 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Oct 17 | Tarom
        NZD 163
        53% off
        NZD 347 NZD 163
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 4:40 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Sun, Nov 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 251
        28% off
        NZD 347 NZD 251
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 4:40 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Serbia
        SAW 11:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        SOF 12:00 PM
        Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Oct 29 | Pegasus Airlines
        NZD 253
        27% off
        NZD 347 NZD 253
      • 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 | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 128 NZD 199
        36% off
        36% off
        NZD 199 NZD 128
      • SOF 3:50 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:20 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 142 NZD 199
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 199 NZD 142
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 143 NZD 199
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 199 NZD 143
      • SOF 11:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        IST 2:20 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 144
        28% off
        NZD 199 NZD 144
      • SOF 9:40 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 12:10 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 144
        28% off
        NZD 199 NZD 144
      • SOF 4:00 PM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        IST 6:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • SOF 11:45 AM
        21h
        1 stop
        IST 8:45 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Wizz Air
        NZD 107
        46% off
        NZD 199 NZD 107
      • SOF 8:40 PM
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 10:30 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Ryanair
        NZD 123
        38% off
        NZD 199 NZD 123
      • SOF 9:35 PM
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 8:45 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Ryanair
        NZD 128
        36% off
        NZD 199 NZD 128
      • SOF 2:35 PM
        17h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Wizz Air
        NZD 137
        31% off
        NZD 199 NZD 137
      • SOF 1:55 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | Ryanair
        NZD 139
        30% off
        NZD 199 NZD 139
      • SOF 7:10 AM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 9:15 AM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
        NZD 140
        30% off
        NZD 199 NZD 140
      • SOF 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sofia to Istanbul Airport 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 to Istanbul Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sofia to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month to fly one-way from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is May, with an average price of NZD 270. The priciest month is usually March, when the average price can reach NZD 453.

NZD 453
NZD 362
NZD 270
NZD 179
    Cheapest
  • NZD 311
    Oct
  • NZD 313
    Nov
  • NZD 357
    Dec
  • NZD 321
    Jan
  • NZD 376
    Feb
  • NZD 453
    Mar
  • NZD 296
    Apr
  • NZD 270
    May
  • NZD 289
    Jun
  • NZD 279
    Jul
  • NZD 357
    Aug
  • NZD 288
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sofia 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 to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of NZD 382. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching NZD 794.

NZD 794
NZD 588
NZD 382
NZD 176
    Cheapest
  • NZD 774
    Oct
  • NZD 631
    Nov
  • NZD 663
    Dec
  • NZD 699
    Jan
  • NZD 499
    Feb
  • NZD 415
    Mar
  • NZD 465
    Apr
  • NZD 382
    May
  • NZD 519
    Jun
  • NZD 538
    Jul
  • NZD 794
    Aug
  • NZD 782
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sofia 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 to Istanbul Airport is Friday, with average fares generally lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

NZD 397
NZD 333
NZD 269
NZD 205
    Cheapest
  • NZD 397
    Mon
  • NZD 308
    Tue
  • NZD 315
    Wed
  • NZD 321
    Thu
  • NZD 269
    Fri
  • NZD 325
    Sat
  • NZD 277
    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

    Ferenc Liszt Intl. 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

    Ferenc Liszt Intl. 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 NZD 198
Cheapest one-way flight price NZD 94
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 NZD 537.
  • 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 NZD 107, and round-trip fares start from NZD 163. The lowest fare is currently available on flights operated by Wizz Air departing on Mon, Oct 19. 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 NZD 270.
  • 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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