SOF - IST

$88 Find Cheap Flights from Sofia to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sofia to Istanbul departing on 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sofia to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sofia to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$185
Typical prices: $185-$105
Air Serbia
Tue 9/1Thu 9/3
SOF - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$224
Typical prices: $184-$104
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/4Mon 6/8
SOF - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $185 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 1h 30m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sofia to Istanbul (SOF-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sofia to Istanbul

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3
Air Serbia Logo
4:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SOF
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IST
23h 00m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:30 am - 3:00 am
IST
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SOF
22h 30m
1 stop
$185Air Serbia
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
Air Serbia Logo
4:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SOF
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IST
23h 00m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:45 pm - 3:00 am
IST
-
SOF
11h 15m
1 stop
$187Air Serbia
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 10:35 pm
SOF
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 4:20 pm
IST
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SOF
6h 55m
1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 8:45 am
SOF
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IST
21h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 9:10 pm
IST
-
SOF
11h 45m
1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:05 pm
SOF
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IST
10h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
IST
-
SOF
1h 15mnonstop
$206Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
SOF
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 3:45 pm
IST
-
SOF
16h 00m
2 stops
$211Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Air Serbia Logo
4:00 pm - 3:55 pm
SOF
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IST
23h 55m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:45 pm - 3:30 pm
IST
-
SOF
23h 45m
1 stop
$212Air Serbia
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
Air Serbia Logo
4:00 pm - 3:40 am
SOF
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IST
11h 40m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:45 pm - 3:30 pm
IST
-
SOF
23h 45m
1 stop
$213Air Serbia
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 10:35 pm
SOF
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IST
1h 30mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 12:35 pm
IST
-
SOF
16h 25m
1 stop
$214Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 3:40 am
SOF
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IST
11h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
IST
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SOF
1h 15mnonstop
$218Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sofia to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sofia to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sofia to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sofia to Istanbul, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Sofia, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost $114 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $176 and $156 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sofia to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sofia to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Sofia to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport was $88 for a one-way ticket and $185 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sofia and Istanbul?

    A passport is required to fly from Sofia to Istanbul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sofia to Istanbul?

    Sofia airport is called Sofia and the only airport in Istanbul is Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sofia to Istanbul?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sofia to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sofia to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sofia to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sofia and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sofia to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Sofia to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sofia to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sofia to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of $207 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $127 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sofia to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sofia to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Sofia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sofia to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Sofia with another airline. Booking your flights between Sofia and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sofia to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Sofia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $210 or less one-way and $750 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sofia to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sofia to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sofia to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Sofia

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sofia to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4396 reviews
7.8Crew
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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On time. Great service, friendly crew. Great food. Everything went without a hitch. We will not hesitate to fly Turkish Airlines again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
BRI - IST
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On time. Great service, friendly crew. Great food. Everything went without a hitch. We will not hesitate to fly Turkish Airlines again.

It was great. The service was excellent and the timing was very good.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

I missed the flight during my lay over in Istanbul, due to health condition. Customer service was awful. It was a nightmare. I had to purchase a new flight to my destination and was told that my return flight is compromised due to one segment of the trip being missed. NOBODY responded to my numerous calls and emails. I will never use Turkish airline in the future.

I like Turkish airline, but the food sucks. None of my children eat the food, including me, and it was really hot and

The food menu was impressive but the actual selection limited. That said, the food was excellent. The seat cushions are less than comfortable for a 12 hour flight. Space i8n economy was very good. One first leg the layover was too short. Added with a delay in arrival we could barely made the connecting flight - but the luggage did not make it. It was sent in the next flight so in the end it was a mini=or inconvenience.

Great staff/service on board. Check-in/boarding staff are very good, but overall supervision of their passenger intake processes needs attention.

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGVSRsasQcG/?igsh=dmkxa2s1eHNlbHZs

Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

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