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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 8:49 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 9:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Sofia takes 1h 19m, covering 291 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia range from $163 to $320, with an average of $245 over the past 12 months. Anything below $163 counts as a good deal.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Sofia flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Sofia flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• Easyrent
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• NU Car
• Priceless

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Sofia route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Sofia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $197 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $321, a difference of $124.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Sofia.

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are Vasil Levski National Stadium, National Palace of Culture and Central Sofia Market Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.