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$291 $1,500

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Stops From Sofia

Departure From Sofia

Before 6 AM

USD 763

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 291

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 291

After 6 PM

USD 291

Arrival at Istanbul

Before 6 AM

USD 291

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 291

After 6 PM

USD 291

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

( 3 )

SkyTeam

( 2 )

Star Alliance

( 11 )

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Layover Airports

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Layover Duration

1 h 55 m 24 h 0 m

Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) Cheap Flights

Book Sofia to Istanbul cheap flight tickets ✈ at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Sofia (SOF)to Istanbul (IST) flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Istanbul to Sofia Cheap Flights. Currently 22 flights flying from Sofia to Istanbul. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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USD 291

Sofia to Istanbul , 28 Feb

Turkish Airlines TK | 1028

09:45

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

01 h 30 m

12:15

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

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 291

Extrafly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 63
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 309

Flexfly

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 84
Free date change allowed
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 330

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 346

KLM Royal Dutch

USD 356

Sofia to Istanbul , 28 Feb

KLM Royal Dutch KL | 3076 | Operated By Bulgaria Air

07:00

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

03 h

09:00

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Amsterdam, Netherlands

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

KLM Royal Dutch KL | 1959

11:35

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Amsterdam, Netherlands

03 h 20 m

16:55

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Economy light

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 356

Economy standard

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 73
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 392

Economy flex

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 460

Bulgaria Air, KLM Royal Dutch

USD 364

Sofia to Istanbul , 28 Feb

Bulgaria Air FB | 461

07:00

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

03 h

09:00

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Amsterdam, Netherlands

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

KLM Royal Dutch KL | 1959

11:35

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Amsterdam, Netherlands

03 h 20 m

16:55

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Economy light

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Not allowed
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 364

Economy standard

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
23 kg (1 Pc.)
Non-refundable fare
Date Change Fee starting
USD 73
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 401

Economy flex

Fare offered by airlines.

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 469

Lufthansa

USD 449

Sofia to Istanbul , 28 Feb

Lufthansa LH | 1427

14:05

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

02 h 40 m

15:45

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 1298

13:00

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

03 h 05 m

18:05

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Istanbul, Turkey

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 449

Flex

Fare offered by airline.

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

USD 544

LOT Polish Airlines

USD 501

Sofia to Istanbul , 28 Feb

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 634

18:35

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

02 h

19:35

Fri, 28 Feb 25

Warsaw, Poland

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 135

12:50

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Warsaw, Poland

02 h 45 m

17:35

Sat, 1 Mar 25

Istanbul, Turkey

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 501

Economy standard

Fare offered by airline.

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

USD 532

Economy flex

Fare offered by airline.

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

USD 569

Sofia to Istanbul Flights Information:-

Looking for Sofia to Istanbul 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 Istanbul is Ataturk and the IATA code for the same is IST.
Currently, there are 8 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 22 flights take off from Sofia to Istanbul every week.

Need information on Sofia to Istanbul airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Sofia to Istanbul flight would be 291, which may go up to 1405 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 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 Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch, Emirates, Qatar Airways, 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: 1, Lufthansa: 1, KLM Royal Dutch: 1, Emirates: 1, Qatar Airways: 1, LOT Polish Airlines: 1, British Airways: 1, Turkish Airlines: 1

To board the first Sofia to Istanbul flight, choose Emirates, which departs at 01:10 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.

Important Information about Sofia to Istanbul Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date $ - 28 Feb
Total flights from Sofia to Istanbul in a week 22 Flights
First Flight Emirates, departs at 01:10
Last Flight Turkish Airlines, departs at 21:40
Non-Stop Flights from Sofia to Istanbul 3
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

Frequently Asked Questions - Sofia to Istanbul Flights

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

To get cheap flight tickets from Sofia to Istanbul, 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 Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

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

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

There are several accommodation options available near the Ataturk. 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.

Can I cancel my ticket from Sofia to Istanbul 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.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Sofia to Istanbul?

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.

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

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Sofia to Istanbul. 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.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Sofia to Istanbul?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Sofia to Istanbul. 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 Sofia to Istanbul.

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