Flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sofia Airport Airport (SOF)
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Flying to Sofia is very easy as there are 5 airliners who offer flights from Istanbul Airport including Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir, Royal Jordanian, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 22 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
If you plan on flying to Sofia Airport from Istanbul Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Istanbul Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Sofia Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Sofia Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Istanbul Airport:
- Private Transfers to Istanbul Airport
- Buses to Istanbul Airport
- Taxis to Istanbul Airport
- Train Services to/near Istanbul Airport
Ensure your arrival at Sofia Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Private transfers at Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Buses from Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Taxis from Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Train services at or near Sofia Airport (SOF)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Sofia Airport
Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sofia (SOF) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 08:50 | 20:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:45 | 20:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Royal Jordanian | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:45 | 15:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:30 | 20:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EgyptAir | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:30 | 20:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK1027, TK1029 and TK1031 with times between 08:50 and 20:30.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
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| Monday | 08:50
14:45
20:30
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| Tuesday | 08:50
14:45
15:05
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| Wednesday | 08:50
14:45
20:30
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| Thursday | 08:50
14:45
20:30
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| Friday | 08:50
14:45
20:30
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| Saturday | 08:50
14:45
20:30
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| Sunday | 08:50
14:45
15:05
20:30
20:50
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Sofia | 0 | 1 Hour 26 Minutes | |
| Varna to Sofia | 0 | 1 Hour 5 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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