Flights from Sofia Airport SOF to Istanbul Airport IST
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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Sofia to Istanbul Airport, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 5 airliners to choose from including Singapore Airlines, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 22 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
Travellers planning to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Sofia Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Sofia Airport:
- Private Transfers to Sofia Airport
- Buses to Sofia Airport
- Taxis to Sofia Airport
- Train Services to/near Sofia Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Need a place to stay when you get to Istanbul? See a range of hotels near Istanbul Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 09:20 | 22:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 09:20 | 17:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:20 | 10:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Royal Jordanian | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:20 | 10:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EgyptAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:20 | 10:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 19 a week with times that vary between 09:20 and 22:40.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
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 | 09:20
10:55
22:40
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| Tuesday | 09:20
10:55
22:40
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| Wednesday | 09:20
15:45
17:20
22:40
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| Thursday | 09:20
10:55
17:20
21:10
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| Friday | 10:55
15:45
17:20
21:10
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| Saturday | 09:20
10:55
15:45
17:20
22:40
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| Sunday | 09:20
10:55
15:45
22:40
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nis to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 32 Minutes | |
| Kastamonu to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 23 Minutes | |
| Prishtina to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 35 Minutes | |
| Skopje to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 31 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Istanbul Airport airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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