Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sofia to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £80 and £120 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £104 on Turkish Airlines (8 Jan-15 Jan).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sofia to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How often are flights from Sofia to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 7% of weekly flights between Sofia and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sofia to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £80 and £120 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £104 on Turkish Airlines (8 Jan-15 Jan).

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Sofia to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Turkish Airlines can get you from Sofia to Istanbul Airport in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Sofia and Istanbul Airport is about 291 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £65, Pegasus Airlines will fly you from Sofia to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Pegasus Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Turkish Airlines for as low as £78. You may be able to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 31 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport (average of £53). Flying from Sofia to Istanbul Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £75). 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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

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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 (1 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is £163. On average you can expect to pay £520. The most popular route, (Sofia - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £122.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sofia to Istanbul Airport are Turkish Airlines (72%), IndiGo (72%) and Royal Jordanian (63%).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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 5 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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sofia to Istanbul flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sofia to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sofia to Istanbul by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sofia to Istanbul with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sofia to Istanbul with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sofia to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sofia to Istanbul flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£104
One-way from	£53
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£101
Good round-trip deal	£665 or less
Good one-way deal	£265 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Pegasus Airlines	Cheapest£65	Average£83	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£78	Average£141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Weekly flight availability from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

How often are flights from Sofia to Istanbul delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Sofia to Istanbul flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sofia to Istanbul flights?

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