Flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Airliners including ALK Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines all offer direct flights between Sofia to Istanbul Airport. When travelling from Sofia you will cover about 291 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 1 Hour 22 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. 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. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
Travellers planning to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Sofia Airport.
If you had a rental car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Istanbul Airport and avoid excess fees.
Below are some options if you require transport to Sofia Airport:
- Private Transfers to Sofia Airport
- Buses to Sofia Airport
- Taxis to Sofia Airport
- Train Services to/near Sofia Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Istanbul Airport:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul Airport Private Transfers
- Istanbul Airport Buses
- Istanbul Airport Taxis
- Istanbul Airport Train Services to/near
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Please see below the airlines that fly from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
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 | 09:20 | 22:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:20 | 10:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Royal Jordanian | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:20 | 10:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EgyptAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:20 | 10:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| ALK Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 15:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 21 a week with times that vary between 09:20 and 22:40.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
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.
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| Monday | 09:20
10:55
17:20
22:40
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| Tuesday | 09:20
10:55
17:20
22:40
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| Wednesday | 10:55
17:20
21:10
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| Thursday | 10:55
15:45
21:10
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| Friday | 09:20
10:55
15:00
17:20
22:40
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| Saturday | 09:20
10:55
15:45
21:10
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| Sunday | 09:20
10:55
15:45
22:40
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to Sofia. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nis to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 32 Minutes | |
| Kastamonu to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 23 Minutes | |
| Prishtina to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 35 Minutes | |
| Skopje to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 31 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Istanbul Airport airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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