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AED 154 AED 3,000

Duration

1 h 15 m 32 h 30 m

Stops From Sofia

Departure From Sofia

6 AM - 12 PM

AED 722

12 PM - 6 PM

AED 154

After 6 PM

AED 355

Arrival at Istanbul

Before 6 AM

AED 1,011

6 AM - 12 PM

AED 355

12 PM - 6 PM

AED 722

After 6 PM

AED 154

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

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SkyTeam

( 5 )

Star Alliance

( 26 )

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Layover Airports

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Layover Duration

1 h 10 m 26 h 0 m

Sofia To Istanbul Flights

Book Sofia to Istanbul flight tickets at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Sofia to Istanbul flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Istanbul to Sofia Flights. Currently 33 flights are operating from Sofia to Istanbul. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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Pegasus Airlines

AED 170AED 154

AED 16 Instant Discount

You save AED 201 if you fly to Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen

Sofia to Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen , 17 Jan

Pegasus Airlines PC | 272

16:45

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

01 h 15 m

19:00

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Light

Fare offered by airline.

Chargeable
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed
Chargeable
No Meals

AED 170AED 154

Saver

Fare offered by airline.

Chargeable
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed
Chargeable
No Meals

AED 226AED 210

Sky Express

AED 371AED 355

AED 16 Instant Discount

Transit Visa may be required

Sofia to Istanbul , 17 Jan

Sky Express GQ | 681

20:20

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

01 h 35 m

21:55

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Athens, Greece

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Sky Express GQ | 670

07:00

Sat, 18 Jan 25

Athens, Greece

01 h 30 m

09:30

Sat, 18 Jan 25

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Offer

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed

AED 371AED 355

Sky joy plus

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
15 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
AED 34
Date Change Fee starting
AED 141

AED 558AED 542

SKY Joy+

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
15 kg
Cancellation fees apply
Free date change allowed

AED 568AED 552

Sky enjoy

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
AED 34
Free date change allowed

AED 629AED 613

SKY Enjoy

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg
Cancellation fees apply
Free date change allowed

AED 636AED 620

Turkish Airlines

AED 588AED 572

AED 16 Instant Discount

Sofia to Istanbul , 17 Jan

Turkish Airlines TK | 1032

15:55

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

01 h 35 m

18:30

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

MMT Value 1

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed
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AED 588AED 572

Ecofly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

AED 650AED 634

Extrafly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 230
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

AED 690AED 674

Primefly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
AED 310
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

AED 800AED 784

Turkish Airlines

AED 738AED 722

AED 16 Instant Discount

Sofia to Istanbul , 17 Jan

Turkish Airlines TK | 1028

09:45

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

01 h 30 m

12:15

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

MMT Value 1

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed
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AED 738AED 722

Ecofly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed
Chargeable
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

AED 780AED 764

Extrafly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 230
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

AED 820AED 804

Primefly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
AED 310
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

AED 930AED 914

Lufthansa

AED 906AED 890

AED 16 Instant Discount

Transit Visa may be required

Sofia to Istanbul , 17 Jan

Lufthansa LH | 1427

14:05

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

02 h 40 m

15:45

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 1304

17:40

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

03 h 05 m

22:45

Fri, 17 Jan 25

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Classic

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 226
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AED 906AED 890

Classic

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
AED 230
Free seats available
Chargeable

AED 920AED 904

Flex

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
AED 270
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Chargeable

AED 1,030AED 1,014

Sofia to Istanbul Flights Information:-

Looking for flights from Sofia to Istanbul? Here’s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Istanbul is Ataturk and the IATA code for the same is IST.
Currently, there are 13 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 33 flights take off from Sofia to Istanbul every week.

Need information on Sofia to Istanbul airfare?

The cheapest fare for a Sofia to Istanbul flight would be 154, which may go up to 2874 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you compare round-trip and one-way flights, to work out which is more economical.

Flight Details for Sofia to Istanbul

If you are looking for Sofia to Istanbul flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch, Emirates, LOT Polish Airlines, Tarom, Sky Express, Air Serbia, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines. Out of these, only 4 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cheaper than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Austrian Airlines: 3, Bulgaria Air: 3, Lufthansa: 3, Aegean Airlines: 3, KLM Royal Dutch: 3, Emirates: 3, LOT Polish Airlines: 3, Tarom: 3, Sky Express: 3, Air Serbia: 3, Air France: 3, Turkish Airlines: 3, Pegasus Airlines: 3

To board the first Sofia to Istanbul flight, choose Lufthansa, which departs at 06:20 The last flight for this route is Turkish Airlines, departing at 21:40

Istanbul Airport Information

Ataturk

About Sofia (SOF)

Located on the Sofia plain and on the lower slopes of Mount Vitosha in the western part of the country, Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and its largest city. It is Europe's second oldest capital city with stylish restaurants, fashionable bars, and buzzing nightclubs along with ancient yet modern concert halls, theaters and cinemas with elegant and vibrant cafes, interesting galleries and famous museums. It is an attractive and cultural city and is distinguished by its distinctive combination of European and communist-style architectures along with beautiful orthodox churches. The city is a dynamic Eastern European capital with beautiful scenery and a well developed ski-resort so close to it- the Vitosha Mountain. Sofia is well served by Sofia Airport, busiest in Bulgaria, and some of the public transportation services such as bus, taxi, tram and rail. The city is famous for its beautiful spring and summer days and with such lovely weather visit The Zoo, The Sofia Land or the city's green belt and some of the famous are Borisova Garden in the city centre and the Southern park which is one of the best parks in the entire country. And if the sun is in retreat visit the art theaters such as Sfumato Theatrical Workshop that shows both classical and modern plays or National Opera and Ballet which is a combination of both Opera and Ballet or some of the famous art museums such as National Art Gallery which holds the collection of Bulgarian authors and National Historical Museum, holding the collection of more than 600,000 items. Sofia is the most visited tourist destinations in Bulgaria and hold's largest collection of Museum in Bulgaria. It is the economic hub for most of the Bulgarian and international companies operating within the country. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of the largest orthodox church in the world and is visited by most of the tourists. Vitosha Boulevard is the main shopping street in the heart of the city. The city also offers with one of the finest restaurants offering various cuisines with an amazing list of bars, clubs and nightlife. If you are planning a trip to this beautiful and amazing city, visit MakeMyTrip.com and you can easily book online flight tickets as well as hotels. The website gives you the feasibility to book hotels and flights for all destinations of the world-anytime and anywhere. This feature helps you to make your travel cheaper and comfortable.

Frequently Asked Questions - Sofia to Istanbul Flights

Q: What are the most booked classes for a Sofia to Istanbul flight?

A: For Sofia to Istanbul flights, most travellers prefer economy or business class tickets.

Q: Can I pay later for my flight tickets for Sofia to Istanbul?

A: No, currently MakeMyTrip does not offer any such option for flight bookings.

Q: Do airlines from Sofia to Istanbul offer sleeping areas?

A: Several airlines flying from Sofia to Istanbul provide space for sleeping. In most cases, this service is available on a pay per use basis.

Q: Why should I choose business class over economy class?

A: Business class comes with its own unique perks like spacious seats, fancier meal options and personalised services that make it worth the high price. Most airlines also offer access to airport lounges where you can unwind and entertain yourself while waiting for your flight.

Q: What is the largest number of seats that I can reserve in a single booking?

A: You can reserve seats for up to 9 people in a single transaction.

Q: How much time does it take to get confirmation on a flight ticket?

A: It only takes a few minutes to receive a ticket confirmation at your registered email address.

Q: How much baggage can I carry on a Sofia to Istanbul flight?

A: Each airline has a different baggage policy. So you must contact the airline for exact details on the same.

Q: Which are the most preferred airlines in the world?

A: The most preferred airlines in the world are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Oman Air and AirAsia.

Q: How can I get a boarding pass after booking a ticket for my Sofia to Istanbul flight?

A: Avail your boarding pass by sharing your booking confirmation at the airport. The staff will hand over the boarding pass to you after verifying your details. You can also visit the airline’s website for web check-in and take a printout of your boarding pass.

Q: Can I book tickets for another person from my own account?

A: Yes, you can book a ticket for someone else too. For that, you will have to provide their personal details while booking the flight.

Q: How can I recover my lost baggage from my Sofia to Istanbul flight?

A: Check with your airline and register a complaint with them. Provide them the details with your proof of address, ID and travel for recovering your lost baggage.

Q: Can I carry food on my Sofia to Istanbul flight?

A: Airlines have varying rules on allowing passengers to carry their own food on the flight. Please check with the specific airline for further clarity on the same.

Q: What are the latest flight offers at MakeMyTrip for Sofia to Istanbul?

A: MakeMyTrip offers cashback and instant discounts for Sofia to Istanbul flights. Check the flights booking page for the exciting deals.

Q: Do I have to present an ID proof during check-in?

A: Yes, you need to present your passport during check-in for your international flight.

Important Information about Sofia to Istanbul Flight

Lowest Fare for Sofia to Istanbul Flight AED 170- 17 Jan
Today's Lowest Fare AED 0
Total flights from Sofia to Istanbul in a Week 33 Flights
First Flight Lufthansa, departs at 06:20
Last Flight Turkish Airlines, departs at 21:40
Non-Stop Flights from Sofia to Istanbul 4
Airport Name & codes of Sofia & Istanbul Sofia Airport, Sofia-SOF, Ataturk, Istanbul-IST

Sofia Address

1 Christopher Columbus boulevard, Sofia 1540, Bulgaria
Tel: (02) 937 2211 (departures) |(02) 937 2212 (arrivals)

About Istanbul (IST)

Tagged as the most populous city of Turkey, Istanbul is a city enriched with ample amount of cultural and traditional values. It is also considered as the cultural and financial hub of the country. Situated on both sides by Bosphorous, the city is estimated to be populated with around 19milliion people. It was among the top list of the European Capitals of Culture in 2010. The weather condition of the city is temperate with an oceanic climate. The summers are hot and humid; while the winters are comparatively cold, wet and snowy. You can easily reach the place with access to the Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport, or can also opt for other mediums, such as bus, boat and cars. While roaming through the streets and passages of the city, avoid places that are not mentioned on the map properly. If you plan to stay back at Istanbul for more than a day, then carrying 'Istanbulkart' is a good idea. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque , and Basilica Cistern are places to quickly hunt for, as they count among the list of ancient heritage and religious places of Istanbul. Istanbul is enormously popular for their regional hamam's and hookahs (Nargile), and it should be on the must-do list of every visitor. You can also visit various regional museums and can walk through the historic pavements of the city with your loved ones. For shopping purposes, Istanbul is a fabulous place to be. You can shop from the local markets and get a rooted essence of the city and can shop for Turkish Delight, Turkish Tea, Rugs and Killims and Chalcedony. With par class dining arrangements and numerous delectable food joints, Istanbul serves their visitors a warm delicious welcome. With MakeMyTrip, you can easily handle your ticket booking queries with ease and can also avail discounts on your different deals. The customer friendly approach of the website allows everyone to pick and select the options according to their own choice and requirement. With budget-friendly deals and offers, MakeMyTrip assures their customers full satisfaction and allows them to have fun on the trip.

Istanbul Address

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