SOF → IST
Flights from Sofia to Istanbul
One way from 47 €, and about 54 € 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
- 47 €Sun 6 Dec
- Usual price
- 54 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Decemberfrom 47 €
- 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 Sofia to Istanbul, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 49 € | Fri 30 Oct | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 48 € | Tue 3 Nov | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 47 € | Sun 6 Dec | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 50 € | Mon 4 Jan | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 53 € | Mon 15 Feb | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 66 € | Sun 14 Mar | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| April 2027 | 54 € | Tue 13 Apr | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| June 2027 | 47 € | Sat 12 Jun | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| August 2027 | 51 € | Fri 13 Aug | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| September 2027 | 115 € | Sun 19 Sep | Aegean Airlines | 1 stop | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest, at about 54 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Pegasus Airlines
- Wizz Air
- Turkish Airlines
- Tarom
- LOT Polish
- Air Serbia
Direct: Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines
The way back
From Istanbul to Sofia, one way from 48 €. The cheapest month is October.
Flights from Istanbul to SofiaA 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 Sofia to Istanbul?
One way from 47 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 54 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?
The cheapest month is December, from 47 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday.
Are there direct flights from Sofia to Istanbul?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines: from 47 €, in about 1 h 15 min.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Istanbul?
About 1 h 15 min direct.
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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.