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Flights from Istanbul to Sofia

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) take about 1h 5m (467 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $60 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Sofia

Carriers on IST–SOF according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Turkish Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Istanbul to Sofia fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $45 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$4730 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$4521 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$4515 Dec 2026—
Jan 2027$4622 Jan 2027—
Feb 2027$5823 Feb 2027—
Mar 2027$4726 Mar 2027—
Apr 2027$633 Apr 2027—
May 2027$551 May 2027—
Jun 2027$6030 Jun 2027—
Sept 2027$8510 Sept 2027$83 · 1 stop10 Sept 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $45 for November 2026, $45 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Sofia, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Sofia flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) takes about 1h 5m, covering 467 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Sofia by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Sofia Airport is 467 km (290 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Sofia?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–SOF route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Sofia cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–SOF was $60 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Sofia?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $45 one-way, against $83 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Sofia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sofia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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