Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Sofia Airport SOF
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Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia are operated by 5 airliners including ALK Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines. When travelling from Istanbul Airport you will cover about 291 miles before you reach Sofia. This journey will take 1 Hour 22 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
If you plan on flying to Sofia Airport from Istanbul Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Istanbul Airport.
If you had a rental car at Sofia Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Sofia Airport and avoid excess fees.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Istanbul Airport:
- Private Transfers to Istanbul Airport
- Buses to Istanbul Airport
- Taxis to Istanbul Airport
- Train Services to/near Istanbul Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Sofia Airport:
- Car rental at Sofia Airport
- Sofia Airport Private Transfers
- Sofia Airport Buses
- Sofia Airport Taxis
- Sofia Airport Train Services to/near
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Sofia Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Istanbul Airport to Sofia, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 07:15 | 20:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 20:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Royal Jordanian | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 20:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EgyptAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 20:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| ALK Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK1027, TK1029 and TK1031 with times between 07:15 and 20:20.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 08:30
14:55
20:20
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| Tuesday | 07:15
13:35
19:00
20:20
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| Wednesday | 07:15
14:55
19:00
20:20
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| Thursday | 08:30
13:35
19:00
20:20
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| Friday | 08:30
14:55
19:00
20:20
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| Saturday | 08:30
13:35
14:50
19:00
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| Sunday | 07:15
13:35
19:00
20:20
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Sofia. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgas to Sofia | 0 | 1 Hour | |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Sofia | 0 | 1 Hour 26 Minutes | |
| Varna to Sofia | 0 | 1 Hour 5 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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