IST → SOF
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia
One way from 48 €, and about 56 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 48 €Fri 30 Oct
- Usual price
- 56 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Octoberfrom 48 €
- Direct flights
- YesPegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines
- Flight time
- 1 h 15 mindirect
- Distance
- 467 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sofia, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 48 € | Fri 30 Oct | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 48 € | Thu 5 Nov | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 49 € | Fri 4 Dec | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 52 € | Thu 21 Jan | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 52 € | Tue 23 Feb | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 57 € | Sat 20 Mar | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| April 2027 | 56 € | Fri 2 Apr | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| May 2027 | 102 € | Sat 15 May | Turkish Airlines | 1 stop | Search |
| June 2027 | 54 € | Wed 30 Jun | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 96 € | Sat 24 Jul | Wizz Air | 1 stop | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest, at about 55 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Pegasus Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Wizz Air
- Ajet
- Tarom
- Fly One
Direct: Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines
The way back
From Sofia to Istanbul, one way from 47 €. The cheapest month is December.
Flights from Sofia to IstanbulA round trip from 96 €
In November: there from 48 €, back from 48 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Sofia?
One way from 48 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 56 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia?
The cheapest month is October, from 48 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines: from 48 €, in about 1 h 15 min.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?
About 1 h 15 min direct.
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- IST → ZRHZurichfrom 41 €
- IST → BUHBucharestfrom 44 €
- IST → LONLondonfrom 45 €
- IST → SKPSkopjefrom 45 €
- IST → TIATiranafrom 45 €
- IST → SJJSarajevofrom 46 €
- IST → BERBerlinfrom 49 €
- IST → VIEViennafrom 49 €
- IST → TGDPodgoricafrom 53 €
Fares are the lowest that people found on Aviasales in the last days: one way, one adult, economy, in euros. They change quickly, and Wingman watches Google Flights for the exact fare. Updated 20 October 2026. Links to Aviasales are partner links: Wingman may earn a little if you book, at no cost to you.