What to know about flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is approximately 494.78 km. The average flight time between Sofia and Istanbul is 1 hour 27 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in September. May is generally the cheapest month to book.
How can I find cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from RUB 3,711 and round-trip from RUB 7,248. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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SOF 18:051h 15mDirectSAW 20:20Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,711 RUB 11,25067% off67% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,711 - Cheapest
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,711 RUB 15,64576% off76% offRUB 15,645 RUB 3,711
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,798 RUB 5,21527% off27% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79827% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79827% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79866% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,798
SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 29 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79866% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,798
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79876% offRUB 15,645 RUB 3,798
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,81027% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,810
SOF 13:0017h 25m1 stopIST 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 17 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 14:051h 20mDirectSOF 14:25Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Dec 21 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,248 RUB 10,74833% off33% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,248
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 11:401h 20mDirectSOF 12:00Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Dec 8 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,286 RUB 10,74832% off32% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,286
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 11:401h 20mDirectSOF 12:00Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Dec 12 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,323 RUB 10,74832% off32% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,323
SOF 15:201h 15mDirectSAW 17:35Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 13:001h 20mDirectSOF 13:20Istanbul - Sofia | Thu, Dec 17 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,39731% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,397
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 11:401h 20mDirectSOF 12:00Istanbul - Sofia | Tue, Nov 24 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,42231% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,422
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 11:401h 20mDirectSOF 12:00Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Dec 25 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,44631% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,446
SOF 14:151h 15mDirectSAW 16:30Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 11:401h 20mDirectSOF 12:00Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 28 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,54530% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,545
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 11:401h 20mDirectSOF 12:00Istanbul - Sofia | Fri, Dec 4 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,58228% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,582
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Pegasus Airlines
SAW 14:051h 20mDirectSOF 14:25Istanbul - Sofia | Mon, Dec 7 | Pegasus AirlinesPrice detailsDepartureSOF-SAWEconomy class
IncludedReturnSAW-SOFEconomy class
IncludedRUB 7,59528% offRUB 10,748 RUB 7,595
SOF 13:0017h 25m1 stopIST 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
IST 15:006hDirectSOF 16:00Istanbul - Sofia | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SOF 18:051h 15mDirectSAW 20:20Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,711 RUB 11,25067% off67% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,711
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,711 RUB 15,64576% off76% offRUB 15,645 RUB 3,711
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,798 RUB 5,21527% off27% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79827% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79827% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79866% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,798
SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 29 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79866% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,798
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79876% offRUB 15,645 RUB 3,798
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,81027% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,810
SOF 13:0017h 25m1 stopIST 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
- Cheapest nonstop
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Thu, Nov 12 | Sichuan Airlines
Price detailsSZX-AATEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableRUB 20,297 RUB 41,65351% off51% offRUB 41,653 RUB 20,297
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Tue, Nov 24 | Sichuan Airlines
RUB 22,771 RUB 41,65345% off45% offRUB 41,653 RUB 22,771
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
RUB 22,771 RUB 41,65345% off45% offRUB 41,653 RUB 22,771
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Tue, Dec 1 | China Southern Airlines
RUB 25,87638% offRUB 41,653 RUB 25,876
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Thu, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
RUB 25,87638% offRUB 41,653 RUB 25,876
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Thu, Dec 3 | China Southern Airlines
RUB 27,65734% offRUB 41,653 RUB 27,657
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Tue, Dec 8 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsSZX-AATEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableRUB 28,33732% offRUB 41,653 RUB 28,337
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Thu, Nov 12 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsSZX-AATEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletRUB 28,34932% offRUB 41,653 RUB 28,349
SZX 06:456h 10mDirectAAT 12:55Shenzhen - Altay Prefecture | Thu, Dec 10 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsSZX-AATEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableRUB 30,82326% offRUB 41,653 RUB 30,823
SOF 13:0017h 25m1 stopIST 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,711 RUB 33,89889% off89% offRUB 33,898 RUB 3,711
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 5,047 RUB 33,89885% off85% offRUB 33,898 RUB 5,047
SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 5,752 RUB 33,89883% off83% offRUB 33,898 RUB 5,752
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 6,74180% offRUB 33,898 RUB 6,741
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 7,34778% offRUB 33,898 RUB 7,347
SOF 21:451h 30mDirectIST 00:15Sofia - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
Price detailsSOF-ISTEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletRUB 8,37475% offRUB 33,898 RUB 8,374
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 10,68768% offRUB 33,898 RUB 10,687
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 11,57766% offRUB 33,898 RUB 11,577
SOF 21:451h 30mDirectIST 00:15Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
Price detailsSOF-ISTEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletRUB 14,96656% offRUB 33,898 RUB 14,966
SOF 13:0017h 25m1 stopIST 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
SOF 18:051h 15mDirectSAW 20:20Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,711 RUB 11,25067% off67% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,711
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,711 RUB 15,64576% off76% offRUB 15,645 RUB 3,711
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,798 RUB 5,21527% off27% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79827% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79827% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,798
SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79866% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,798
SOF 19:201h 15mDirectSAW 21:35Sofia - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 29 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79866% offRUB 11,250 RUB 3,798
SOF 12:551h 15mDirectSAW 15:10Sofia - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,79876% offRUB 15,645 RUB 3,798
SOF 11:451h 15mDirectSAW 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Pegasus Airlines
RUB 3,81027% offRUB 5,215 RUB 3,810
SOF 13:0017h 25m1 stopIST 14:00Sofia - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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.
Which airlines are the most popular for Sofia to Istanbul flights?
Pegasus Airlines
Trip.com Price Insights on Sofia to Istanbul Flights
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Sofia to Istanbul?
For a one-way flight from Sofia to Istanbul, fares are lowest in May (RUB 8,880) and highest in March (RUB 13,826).
What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul?
For a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul, fares are lowest in November (RUB 15,903) and highest in September (RUB 36,298).
Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?
Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Istanbul is Friday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Monday as fares are usually the highest.
Flight FAQs
What are the cheapest flights from Sofia to Istanbul (SOF-IST)?
Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as RUB 3,798 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SOF to SAW on Sun, Dec 6), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from RUB 7,248 departing on Thu, Dec 17 and returning on Mon, Dec 21.Which airlines offer direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sofia to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.How long does it take to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?
It takes around 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST).When is the best time to book flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul 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.How many flights are there per week from Sofia to Istanbul?
Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 32 flight per week flying from Sofia to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC272 (14:21)How can I find the best deals on flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
To find best deals on flights from Sofia to Istanbul, 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 Sun, Dec 6, with one-way flights priced at just RUB 3,798.
· 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 Istanbul travel is around September.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.When are flight tickets from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?
The cheapest months to fly from Sofia to Istanbul is May, when demand for travel is lower.Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul on?
After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul on Tue, Nov 24 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at RUB 3,810.Which airports can I fly into Istanbul from Sofia?
You can arrive at any of the following airports in Istanbul: Ataturk Airport (ISL), Istanbul Airport (IST), and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Flights from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SOF-SAW) are by far the most popular option for this route.Is there any time difference between Sofia and Istanbul?
The time difference between Istanbul and Sofia is 1h.How do I change or cancel my ticket from Sofia to Istanbul?
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.What is the average cost of a one-way flight from Sofia to Istanbul?
Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Sofia to Istanbul is RUB 17,974. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.What is the average cost of a round-trip flight from Sofia to Istanbul?
Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Sofia to Istanbul is RUB 15,761. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.How do I book flights from Sofia to Istanbul on Trip.com?
Enter Sofia and Istanbul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.Are there budget airlines on the Sofia to Istanbul route?
Pegasus Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.
Trip.com airline insights on flights from Sofia to Istanbul
Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul is Pegasus Airlines, with an average fare of RUB 7,644.
Which airlines operate the most flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Sofia to Istanbul is Turkish Airlines, operating 26 flights per week.
How many flights fly from Sofia to Istanbul each day?
Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Sofia to Istanbul are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.