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$421 $2,100

Duration

1 h 20 m 33 h 0 m

Stops From Istanbul

Departure From Istanbul

Before 6 AM

USD 715

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 421

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 421

After 6 PM

USD 421

Arrival at Sofia

Before 6 AM

USD 1,047

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 421

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 421

After 6 PM

USD 421

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

( 6 )

SkyTeam

( 2 )

Star Alliance

( 12 )

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Layover Duration

2 h 0 m 23 h 0 m

Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) Cheap Flights

Book Istanbul to Sofia cheap flight tickets ✈ at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Istanbul (IST)to Sofia (SOF) flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Sofia to Istanbul Cheap Flights. Currently 34 flights flying from Istanbul to Sofia. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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Turkish Airlines

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USD 421

Istanbul to Sofia , 28 Feb

Turkish Airlines TK | 1027

08:35

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

01 h 20 m

08:55

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Ecofly

Fare offered by airline.

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

USD 421

Extrafly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 70
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 439

Flexfly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 90
Free date change allowed
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 459

Primefly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
30 kg
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 479

Lufthansa

USD 469

Istanbul to Sofia , 28 Feb

Lufthansa LH | 1299

19:00

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

03 h 20 m

20:20

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

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Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 1426

10:45

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

02 h 15 m

14:00

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Classic

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 73
Chargeable

USD 469

Flex

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 153
Free date change allowed
Chargeable

USD 565

Lufthansa

More Timing Options

USD 641

Istanbul to Sofia , 28 Feb

Lufthansa LH | 1305

06:50

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

03 h 20 m

08:10

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

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Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 1426

10:10

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

02 h 15 m

13:25

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Classic

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 70
Chargeable

USD 641

Flex

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 80
Free date change allowed
Chargeable

USD 674

LOT Polish Airlines

USD 653

Istanbul to Sofia , 28 Feb

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 134

14:55

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

02 h 40 m

15:35

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Warsaw, Poland

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Information not available

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 631

10:50

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Warsaw, Poland

02 h

13:50

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat

Economy saver

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
Hand baggage only
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 105
Chargeable

USD 653

Economy standard

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 73
Chargeable

USD 688

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

8 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 73
Free date change allowed
Chargeable

USD 728

British Airways

USD 688

Istanbul to Sofia , 28 Feb

British Airways BA | 675

08:10

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

04 h 35 m

09:45

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T5

London - Heathrow Apt, United Kingdom

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Information not available

British Airways BA | 890

06:10

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Terminal T3

London - Heathrow Apt, United Kingdom

03 h 05 m

11:15

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Plus

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 76
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 688

Plus select

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 67
Free date change allowed
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 836

Economy Standard

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
No airline cancellation fee
Free date change allowed
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 1,422

Istanbul to Sofia Flights Information:-

Looking for Istanbul to Sofia Flight? 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 Sofia is Sofia Airport and the IATA code for the same is SOF.
Currently, there are 9 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 34 flights take off from Istanbul to Sofia every week.

Need information on Istanbul to Sofia airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Istanbul to Sofia flight would be 421, which may go up to 2067 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Istanbul to Sofia

If you are looking for Istanbul to Sofia 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 Bulgaria Air, Flydubai, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines. Out of these, only 3 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Bulgaria Air: 2, Flydubai: 2, Lufthansa: 2, Emirates: 2, Qatar Airways: 2, Air France: 2, LOT Polish Airlines: 2, British Airways: 2, Turkish Airlines: 2

To board the first Istanbul to Sofia flight, choose Air France, which departs at 05:10 The last flight for this route is Emirates, Flydubai, departing at 23:40

Sofia Airport Information

Sofia Airport
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.

Important Information about Istanbul to Sofia Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date $ - 28 Feb
Total flights from Istanbul to Sofia in a week 34 Flights
First Flight Air France, departs at 05:10
Last Flight Emirates, Flydubai, departs at 23:40
Non-Stop Flights from Istanbul to Sofia 3
Airport Name & codes of Istanbul & Sofia Ataturk, Istanbul-IST, Sofia Airport,Sofia-SOF

Istanbul Address

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.

Sofia Address

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

Frequently Asked Questions - Istanbul to Sofia Flights

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to Sofia?

To get cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to Sofia, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Istanbul to Sofia flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Istanbul to Sofia. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

Can I cancel my ticket from Istanbul to Sofia without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Istanbul to Sofia?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Istanbul to Sofia. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Istanbul to Sofia.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Istanbul to Sofia?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Istanbul to Sofia?

There are several accommodation options available near the Sofia Airport. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

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