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SAR 330 SAR 3,200

Duration

1 h 15 m 20 h 0 m

Stops From Istanbul

Departure From Istanbul

Before 6 AM

SAR 1,255

6 AM - 12 PM

SAR 461

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 330

After 6 PM

SAR 1,178

Arrival at Sofia

Before 6 AM

SAR 1,629

6 AM - 12 PM

SAR 846

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 330

After 6 PM

SAR 1,178

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Layover Duration

1 h 45 m 15 h 0 m

Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) Flight SAR 355

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Pegasus Airlines

SAR 355

SAR 330

You save SAR 131 if you fly from Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen

Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen to Sofia , 12 Jul

Pegasus Airlines PC | 271

16:25

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey

01 h 20 m

17:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Turkish Airlines

SAR 486

SAR 461

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

Turkish Airlines TK | 1127

11:00

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

01 h 15 m

12:15

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Turkish Airlines

SAR 871

SAR 846

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

Turkish Airlines TK | 1027

07:30

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

01 h 15 m

08:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Turkish Airlines

SAR 1,203

SAR 1,178

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

Turkish Airlines TK | 1029

19:00

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

01 h 20 m

20:20

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa

SAR 1,280

SAR 1,255

Transit Visa may be required

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

Lufthansa LH | 1743

03:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

02 h 45 m

05:30

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 1702

09:15

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

01 h 55 m

12:10

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Sky Express

SAR 1,468

SAR 1,439

Transit Visa may be required

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

Sky Express GQ | 671

21:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

01 h 25 m

23:10

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Athens, Greece

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Sky Express GQ | 680

07:15

Mon, 13 Jul 26

Athens, Greece

01 h 45 m

09:00

Mon, 13 Jul 26

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa

SAR 1,496

SAR 1,467

Transit Visa may be required

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

Lufthansa LH | 1743

03:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

02 h 45 m

05:30

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 1706

20:20

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

01 h 55 m

23:15

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa

SAR 1,521

SAR 1,491

Transit Visa may be required

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

Lufthansa LH | 1743

03:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

02 h 45 m

05:30

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 1704

15:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

01 h 55 m

18:40

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

LOT Polish Airlines

SAR 1,662

SAR 1,629

Transit Visa may be required

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 136

17:30

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

02 h 30 m

19:00

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Warsaw, Poland

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 635

22:45

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Warsaw, Poland

02 h

01:45

Mon, 13 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

LOT Polish Airlines

SAR 2,416

SAR 2,368

Transit Visa may be required

Istanbul to Sofia , 12 Jul

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 138

07:00

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

02 h 30 m

08:30

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Warsaw, Poland

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

LOT Polish Airlines LO | 631

11:00

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Warsaw, Poland

02 h

14:00

Sun, 12 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sofia, Bulgaria

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Istanbul to Sofia Flights Information:-

Looking for flights from Istanbul to Sofia? Hereโ€™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 8 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 14 flights take off from Istanbul to Sofia every week.

Need information on Istanbul to Sofia airfare?

The cheapest fare for a Istanbul to Sofia flight would be 330, which may go up to 3192 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 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 Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, KLM Royal Dutch, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines. Out of these, only 5 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:Aegean Airlines : 1, Bulgaria Air : 1, KLM Royal Dutch : 1, LOT Polish Airlines : 1, Lufthansa : 1, Pegasus Airlines : 1, Sky Express : 1, Turkish Airlines : 1

To board the first Istanbul to Sofia flight, choose Lufthansa, which departs at 03:45 The last flight for this route is Sky Express, departing at 21:45

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 Gรถkรงen 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, Topkapฤฑ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions - Istanbul to Sofia Flights

Q: How can I recover my lost baggage from my Istanbul to Sofia 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: 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 can I get a boarding pass after booking a ticket for my Istanbul to Sofia 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 airlineโ€™s website for web check-in and take a printout of your boarding pass.

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.

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: Do airlines from Istanbul to Sofia offer sleeping areas?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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: 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.

Important Information about Istanbul to Sofia Flight

Lowest Fare for Istanbul to Sofia Flight SAR 355- 12 Jul
Today's Lowest Fare SAR 0
Total flights from Istanbul to Sofia in a Week 14 Flights
First Flight Lufthansa, departs at 03:45
Last Flight Sky Express, departs at 21:45
Non-Stop Flights from Istanbul to Sofia 5
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)