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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Sofia & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
IST
Destination airport IATA code
SOF
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 18 mins

Sofia SOF Flight Information

Traveling From
Istanbul
Origin Airport IATA Code
IST
Traveling To
Sofia
Destination Airport IATA Code
SOF
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
469 km
Direct Flight Time
1 15
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Istanbul and Sofia?
Heard amazing reports about Turkish Airlines? Then you’ll be pleased to find out that it’s one of the 1 airline companies that fly direct from Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF).
How long is a direct flight from Istanbul to Sofia?
Expect to be sitting for a minimum of 1 hour and 10 minutes when jetsetting from Istanbul to Sofia. But this journey of 300 miles takes an average of 1 hour and 12 minutes. No matter how long your flight is, you won’t have to make a stopover, so you’ll have more time to enjoy your break.
What are the best airports for Istanbul to Sofia flights?
Eager to know the different ways to get from Istanbul to Sofia? Take a look at this list of the flight routes with the most services:

  • Istanbul Airport to Sofia (SOF) - 69 flights per week
  • Istanbul (SAW-Sabiha Gokcen Intl.) to Sofia (SOF) - 2 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Sofia?
Have peace of mind knowing you’re travelling to Sofia with a quality airline. You’ll find a range of carriers that head there from Istanbul, however here are some of the best to look into:

  • Aeroflot with 47 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 34 flights every month.
  • LOT Polish Airlines with 30 flights every month.
  • Aegean Airlines with 30 flights every month.
  • KLM with 30 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 21 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Istanbul to Sofia?
Impromptu holidays can be loads of fun. With roughly 10 flights running from Istanbul to Sofia each day, you’ll be able to choose a time that’s right for you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Istanbul to Sofia 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Istanbul to Sofia is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Istanbul to Sofia  

Every day between Istanbul and Sofia, 5 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 469 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Istanbul to Sofia — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Istanbul to Sofia to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia

5 out of 5
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"Very new and convenient place. Spacious rooms and bathrooms. Nice views from the sky bars. A bit empty area around, but close to city centre. Didn't try swimming pool as not too much info about it"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024

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Grand Hotel Sofia

Grand Hotel Sofia

5 out of 5
1 Gurko Str, Sofia
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sofia. Enjoy breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
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"Staff were very helpful. Room was incredibly spacious and the premium toilettes were great! Good value for money"

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Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel

Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
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3 out of 5
193, Knyaz Boris I Str., Sofia
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8.6/10 Excellent! (420 reviews)
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Central Hotel Sofia

Central Hotel Sofia

4 out of 5
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The Central Hotel is conveniently located near most attractions and public transportation. It’s safe and quiet. We paid for breakfast 15€ per day, it was good the first couple days but it’s the same every day so if you are staying like we did for 10 days it becomes boring and unappealing. We were ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2024

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