Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Sofia Airport SOF

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Returns from £68.97

One-way from £31.35

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia are operated by 5 airliners including Singapore Airlines, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir, IndiGo 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.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Istanbul Airport to Sofia, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines333333308:3520:30VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo222222214:4520:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines111111120:3020:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Royal Jordanian111111114:4515:05VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir111111120:3020:50VIEW 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 08:35 and 20:30.

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
08:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1027
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1031
Royal JordanianRJ3730
IndiGo6E4208
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9667
Singapore AirlinesSQ6219
Turkish AirlinesTK1029
IndiGo6E4207
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Tuesday
08:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1027
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1031
IndiGo6E4208
15:05
AirlineFlight  No
Royal JordanianRJ3730
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9667
Singapore AirlinesSQ6219
Turkish AirlinesTK1029
IndiGo6E4207
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Wednesday
08:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1027
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1031
Royal JordanianRJ3730
IndiGo6E4208
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9667
Singapore AirlinesSQ6219
Turkish AirlinesTK1029
IndiGo6E4207
VIEW FLIGHTS
Thursday
08:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1027
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1031
Royal JordanianRJ3730
IndiGo6E4208
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9667
Singapore AirlinesSQ6219
Turkish AirlinesTK1029
IndiGo6E4207
VIEW FLIGHTS
Friday
08:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1027
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1031
Royal JordanianRJ3730
IndiGo6E4208
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9667
Singapore AirlinesSQ6219
Turkish AirlinesTK1029
IndiGo6E4207
VIEW FLIGHTS
Saturday
08:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1027
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1031
Royal JordanianRJ3730
IndiGo6E4208
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9667
Singapore AirlinesSQ6219
Turkish AirlinesTK1029
IndiGo6E4207
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Sunday
08:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1027
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1031
IndiGo6E4208
15:05
AirlineFlight  No
Royal JordanianRJ3730
20:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1029
20:50
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9667
Singapore AirlinesSQ6219
IndiGo6E4207
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Bourgas to Sofia01 Hour
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Sofia01 Hour 26 Minutes
Varna to Sofia01 Hour 5 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Sofia SOF?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Sofia SOF is £31.35 ($40 €37.98)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Sofia SOF?
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Flight Info FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)

Who flies from Istanbul to Sofia?
The following airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF): EgyptAir, IndiGo, Royal Jordanian, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?
The flight from Istanbul to Sofia is 469KM or 291 miles.
How long does the flight from Istanbul to Sofia to take?
The flight from Istanbul to Sofia takes 1 Hour 22 Minutes.

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