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Cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport from £55

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOF — IST
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult

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

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 31 October 2024.

Round-trip from

£113

One-way from

£55

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May
3/12-10/12
  • 3/12-10/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • Sofia to Istanbul
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 20/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Sofia to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 51% potential price drop

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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 31 October 2024.

Tue 3/1219:30SOF - IST
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1220:15IST - SOF
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£113
Tue 3/1221:40SOF - IST
Nonstop1h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/1214:45IST - SOF
Nonstop1h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/10£129
Mon 18/1111:15SOF - IST
1 stop3h 45mAegean Airlines
Wed 20/1122:00IST - SOF
1 stop13h 30mAegean Airlines
Deal found 30/10£139
Fri 6/1220:20SOF - IST
1 stop12h 10mSky Express
Tue 10/1210:30IST - SOF
1 stop24h 00mSky Express
Deal found 31/10£146
Sat 30/1106:05SOF - IST
2 stops15h 40mLufthansa
Sun 15/1206:30IST - SOF
1 stop8h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 30/10£177
Fri 29/1118:35SOF - IST
1 stop22h 00mLOT
Tue 3/1218:30IST - SOF
1 stop24h 20mLOT
Deal found 30/10£210
Fri 29/1119:45SOF - IST
1 stop21h 20mTAROM
Mon 2/1200:15IST - SOF
1 stop10h 20mTAROM
Deal found 30/10£281
Sat 2/1105:00SOF - IST
1 stop10h 55mAir Serbia
Sat 9/1117:20IST - SOF
2 stops23h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 30/10£349

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 1,010,473 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2024.

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Sofia

Wed 20/11

20:20-03:10

1 stop5h 50m

£55

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Tue 3/12

21:40-00:15

Nonstop1h 35m

£71

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Sat 11/1

16:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£82

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Tue 26/11

14:00-07:45

2 stops16h 45m

£85

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Sun 17/11

20:20-09:30

1 stop12h 10m

£136

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Wed 27/11

06:05-22:45

2 stops15h 40m

£137

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Fri 29/11

18:35-21:45

2 stops26h 10m

£163

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Tue 3/12

19:30-13:15

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 10/12

20:15-20:05

2 stops24h 50m

£113

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Tue 3/12

21:40-00:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 10/12

14:45-15:05

Nonstop1h 20m

£129

SofiaIstanbul

SOF - IST

SOFIST

Sofia

Mon 18/11

11:15-16:00

1 stop3h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 20/11

22:00-10:30

1 stop13h 30m

£139

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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 25 October 2024.

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 31 October 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sofia to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 31 October 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia 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.
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

8.2
Very Good
765 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.4
Good
1,531 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.4
Good
3,873 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

7.4
Good
111 reviews
8.2
Very Good
765 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew chief was impolite, not trying to help customers rather yelling at them

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 3 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 £129, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Sofia to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Aegean Airlines and Sky Express - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £139 and £146, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aegean Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia, with prices starting from £71 and £82, 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 Egyptair (76%), Singapore Airlines (76%) and Royal Jordanian (75%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is £159. On average you can expect to pay £474. The most popular route, (Sofia - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £79.

  • 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sofia to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,010,473 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£39Average£67FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£112Average£184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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