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Sofia to Istanbul flights

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Flight Duration1 h and 27 mFlights between Sofia and Istanbul take, on average, 1 h and 27 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£163Cheapest price for a one-way flight between Sofia with Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing AirportSofia IntlThe airport Sofia Intl is the departure airport operating flights between Sofia and Istanbul
Arriving AirportIstanbul AirportFlights departing Sofia with Istanbul as destination arrives at Istanbul Airport

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Departure Fri, 01 Oct Return Sun, 03 Oct
SOF Sofia
IST Istanbul
return from £163
Departure Tue, 12 Oct Return Sun, 17 Oct
SOF Sofia
IST Istanbul
return from £169
Flight route information
Find out further information on Sofia and Istanbul to help you prepare for your trip.
Currency and price comparison
Exchange rate
1.00 GBP = 11.71 TRY
British Pound Sterling Turkish Lira
1 TRY = 0.09 GBP
Last checked on 23 September 2021
Train
Local, one-way ticket
51%

Trains in Istanbul are 51% cheaper than in Sofia.
Sofia
£0.7
Istanbul
£0.34
Meal
Mid-priced restaurant
36%

A meal in Istanbul is 36% cheaper than a meal in Sofia.
Sofia
£5.25
Istanbul
£3.37
Taxi
Standard daytime start rate
10%

A taxi fare in Istanbul is 10% cheaper than in Sofia.
Sofia
£0.52
Istanbul
£0.47
Coffee
Regular cappuccino
8%

Coffee is 8% more expensive in Istanbul than in Sofia.
Sofia
£1.21
Istanbul
£1.31
Sofia airports
  • ( Sofia Intl (SOF)
    How far from city centre: 4 miles
Istanbul airports
  • ( Istanbul Airport (IST)
    How far from city centre: 21 miles
  • ( Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    How far from city centre: 19 miles
  • ( Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL)
    How far from city centre: 9 miles
K Distance: 314 miles

Search for flights from Sofia to Istanbul

Find cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul with the Opodo search engine. Whether it’s on business, for a relaxing holiday or to visit loved ones, you will find all the best deals on flights from Sofia with Opodo, featuring cheap flights by all the top low cost and standard airlines. By simply entering your preferences in our speedy search engine, a large selection of options will be returned from which you just need to select the best deal that works for you. We’ll do the rest! Alternatively, if you are flexible on dates or an early bird, discover the cheapest day to fly from Sofia to Istanbul to ensure you get the best price. Find exclusive discounts by downloading the Opodo App and subscribing to our newsletter to stay in touch with the best offers on flights, hotels and more. Finally, don’t forget to book a hotel or car hire to complete your journey, all of which you will find on Opodo, your one-stop travel shop. Then just sit back and relax and enjoy your holidays!

Frequent asked questions about flights from Sofia to Istanbul

😷 Is it safe to travel from Sofia to Istanbul during the Covid-19 situation?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Sofia. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
🔍 How can I find cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sofia to Istanbul is 163£. 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.
💰 Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Sofia?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.48 GBP, the same as in Sofia, while train tickets costs 50% less in Istanbul: 0.35 GBP against 0.70 GBP in Sofia. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.46 GBP in Istanbul, 44% less than the 6.13 GBP in Sofia. The price of the coffee is around 16% more expensive in Istanbul, with an average of 1.33 GBP , while in Sofia the coffee costs 1.15 GBP.
📉 When is the best time to book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Sofia to Istanbul are December, July and June, based on the searches of our customers.
📅 When is the best time to travel from Sofia to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Sofia 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 Istanbul from Sofia in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, February and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sofia -  Istanbul.
🕑 How long does the flight take to go from Sofia to Istanbul?
The total flight time between Sofia and Istanbul is of around 01:27 hours on average, considering an average distance of 501 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
🌡️ How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Sofia?
While in Sofia the temperatures can reach an average of 32.9 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -13.21 ºC average degrees reported in Sofia. During the winter period, Sofia can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
🛄 Which airports have flights between Sofia and Istanbul?
The main airport route flying between Sofia and Istanbul is: Sofia Intl (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Singapore Airlines.
  • Egyptair.
  • Alternatively, you can find Sofia - Istanbul flights between Sofia Intl (SOF) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
  • Egyptair.
Airlines with indirect flights from Sofia to Istanbul are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Sofia to Istanbul are:
  • Aegean Airlines, stoping in Athens for 80 minutes minimun.
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