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Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Sofia

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 20 mFlights between Istanbul and Sofia take, on average, 1 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£28Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Sofia found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportFor flights from Istanbul to Sofia

Destination airportSofia AirportFor the route from Istanbul to Sofia

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Sofia

Airlines flying this routePegasus Airlines, Turkish AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Istanbul to Sofia

One-way average Price£73The average price for a flight Istanbul - Sofia at Opodo is £73, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Sofia when departing from Istanbul

Airlines that fly from Istanbul to Sofia

Turkish Airlines

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Thu 05/11

Distance: 314 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Sofia airports

Sofia Airport (SOF)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Istanbul to Sofia flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Sofia (Bulgaria) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £28, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Sofia takes roughly 1 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Sofia route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Arrival airport: Sofia Airport (SOF)

The weather in Sofia

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sofia, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly -4ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to -5ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Sofia

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Sofia:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sofia. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Sofia

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

When you fly from Istanbul to Sofia the average price is £73. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Sofia at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Sofia is 28 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia are October, December and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Sofia?

The best time of the year to go to Sofia when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Sofia from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, April and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Sofia.

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Sofia?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Sofia is of around 1 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 313.77 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Sofia?

The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Sofia is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport(SOF). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Sofia are:

Pegasus Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.

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