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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 160 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Sofia on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Istanbul.159 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Istanbul.159 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Istanbul.159 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Istanbul.159 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Istanbul.159 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Sofia on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Sofia on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.

Istanbul.171 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Sofia on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.

Istanbul.178 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Sofia on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Istanbul

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Sofia to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	158 €
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	65

Finding cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul is 158 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?

1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Sofia to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Sofia to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and EgyptAir fly direct from Sofia to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Sofia to Istanbul?

As of June 2026, there are 69 flights per week flying from Sofia to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Istanbul is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul one hour ahead of Sofia.
Each week, there are 22 Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you want to take off early, take the 09:25 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:40 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SOF to IST flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SOF and IST:
- Antalya Airport
- Izmir Airport
- Varna Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

At the moment, 57 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 158 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to IST, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SOF to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)

77% of flights that depart Sofia Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SOF:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

If you're coming in on a late Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near IST:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The quietest month for a flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.