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Flights from Istanbul to Sofia

Airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Sofia

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Sofia, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and . Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Sofia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Istanbul to Sofia over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from MYR 186 and round-trip tickets from MYR 408.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Sofia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Istanbul to Sofia

The distance between Istanbul and Sofia is 494.78 km. It takes around 1 hour 17 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Sofia. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceMYR 186
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceMYR 408
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance494.78 km
Average flight time1 hour 17 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Sofia route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Istanbul to Sofia

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Istanbul to Sofia in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Sofia is July, with an average price of MYR 369. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching MYR 582.

MYR 582
MYR 476
MYR 369
MYR 263
    Cheapest
  • MYR 482
    Apr
  • MYR 582
    May
  • MYR 490
    Jun
  • MYR 369
    Jul
  • MYR 429
    Aug
  • MYR 375
    Sep
  • MYR 428
    Oct
  • MYR 514
    Nov
  • MYR 403
    Dec
  • MYR 452
    Jan
  • MYR 503
    Feb
  • MYR 471
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Average price of return flights from Istanbul to Sofia purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from Istanbul to Sofia, with an average price of MYR 583. February is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as MYR 1,555.

MYR 1,555
MYR 1,069
MYR 583
MYR 97
    Cheapest
  • MYR 874
    Apr
  • MYR 583
    May
  • MYR 992
    Jun
  • MYR 1,119
    Jul
  • MYR 1,192
    Aug
  • MYR 1,217
    Sep
  • MYR 751
    Oct
  • MYR 1,105
    Nov
  • MYR 843
    Dec
  • MYR 1,081
    Jan
  • MYR 1,555
    Feb
  • MYR 1,030
    Mar

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Istanbul to Sofia on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Sofia is Friday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Monday as fares are usually the highest.

MYR 481
MYR 422
MYR 362
MYR 303
    Cheapest
  • MYR 481
    Mon
  • MYR 460
    Tue
  • MYR 449
    Wed
  • MYR 452
    Thu
  • MYR 362
    Fri
  • MYR 471
    Sat
  • MYR 481
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia (IST-SOF)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as MYR 186 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to SOF on Thu, May 14), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from MYR 408 departing on Sat, May 9 and returning on Mon, May 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Sofia with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 17 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 30 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Sofia. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1027 (07:55)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Sofia, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 14, with one-way flights priced at just MYR 186.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sofia travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Sofia is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Sofia on April 29, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at MYR 189.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sofia, with Istanbul Airport to Sofia International Airport (IST-SOF) is by far the most common option on this route: Sofia International Airport (SOF).
  • The time difference between Sofia and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Istanbul to Sofia

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia is Pegasus Airlines, with an average fare of MYR 318.

MYR 195
MYR 318
MYR 442
MYR 566
MYR 689
Pegasus Airlines
MYR 318
Pegasus Airlines
Air Serbia
MYR 656
Air Serbia
Turkish Airlines
MYR 686
Turkish Airlines
AEGEAN
MYR 689
AEGEAN

Which airlines operate the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Istanbul to Sofia is Turkish Airlines, operating 24 flights per week.

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8
16
24
Turkish Airlines
24
Turkish Airlines
IndiGo
23
IndiGo
Pegasus Airlines
9
Pegasus Airlines
Royal Jordanian
8
Royal Jordanian
Singapore Airlines
8
Singapore Airlines
EgyptAir
8
EgyptAir

How many flights fly from Istanbul to Sofia each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Istanbul to Sofia on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Istanbul to Sofia are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

55
48
40
33
Highest
40
Mon
40
Tue
40
Wed
40
Thu
55
Fri
50
Sat
51
Sun