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Cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport from £71

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sofia to Istanbul are usually found in May or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sofia to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£105

One-way from

£71

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£112

Good round-trip deal

£424 or less

Good one-way deal

£378 or less
TAROM
  • TAROM
  • 22/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • Sofia to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Sofia to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sofia to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sofia to Istanbul.

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Cheapest flights from Sofia to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sofia to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/310:05SOF - IST
1 stop11h 40mTAROM
Fri 4/410:15IST - SOF
1 stop9h 00mTAROM
Deal found 20/2£105
Mon 14/405:45SOF - IST
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/409:10IST - SOF
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£165
Thu 18/905:00SOF - IST
1 stop22h 30mAir Serbia
Wed 24/915:40IST - SOF
1 stop23h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 20/2£166
Sun 23/315:55SOF - IST
Nonstop1h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 25/320:30IST - SOF
Nonstop1h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£167
Sat 12/415:20SOF - IST
1 stop11h 00mAegean Airlines
Sat 19/404:35IST - SOF
1 stop9h 55mAegean Airlines
Deal found 20/2£196
Sat 22/306:05SOF - IST
2 stops15h 40mLufthansa
Wed 2/414:00IST - SOF
1 stop8h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£209
Thu 27/207:00SOF - IST
1 stop8h 55mKLM
Sun 2/317:55IST - SOF
1 stop21h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/2£403

Find flights from Sofia to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sofia to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Sofia

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Sat 22/3

10:05-22:45

1 stop11h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 4/4

10:15-19:15

1 stop9h 00m

£105

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Mon 14/4

05:45-21:55

1 stop16h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 21/4

09:10-17:50

1 stop8h 40m

£165

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Sun 23/3

15:55-18:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

20:30-20:50

Nonstop1h 20m

£167

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Thu 10/4

05:00-15:50

1 stop10h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 28/4

16:35-15:35

1 stop23h 00m

£173

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Sat 12/4

15:20-02:20

1 stop11h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 19/4

04:35-14:30

1 stop9h 55m

£196

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Sat 22/3

06:05-22:45

2 stops15h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

14:00-22:50

1 stop8h 50m

£209

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Tue 4/3

15:55-18:30

Nonstop1h 35m

£71

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Thu 1/5

16:05-14:55

1 stop22h 50m

£81

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Tue 29/7

15:20-02:20

1 stop11h 00m

£114

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Sat 26/7

16:05-20:45

2 stops28h 40m

£145

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Best time to book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Sofia to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sofia to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Sofia to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOF to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Sofia to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sofia to Istanbul Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 86% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sofia to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SOF to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Turkish Airlines from Sofia to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sofia to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

    Sofia (SOF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Sofia; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Sofia airport to Istanbul. It is only a 4.2 mi journey to Sofia (SOF) from Sofia’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £105, TAROM will fly you from Sofia to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to TAROM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £167 and £173, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    £71 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Serbia and Aegean Airlines, with prices starting from £81 and £114, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sofia to Istanbul Airport are Turkish Airlines (79%), IndiGo (79%) and Egyptair (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is £130. On average you can expect to pay £558. The most popular route, (Sofia - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £112.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sofia to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sofia to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sofia to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Sofia to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£41Average£77FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£115Average£196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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