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Flights from Istanbul to Sofia – Direct & connecting routes

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IST to SOF flights and routes map IST to SOF – All flight route options from Istanbul Airport, Turkey to Sofia Airport, Bulgaria. These flights are operated by 2 airlines. Fly non-stop with Turkish Airlines or choose from 2 different transit flights. The shortest flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

From
To
Turkiye IST Istanbul Airport Istanbul, Turkiye
Bulgaria SOF Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
IST
Istanbul Airport
TurkiyeIstanbul, Turkiye
Sofia Airport
BulgariaSofia, Bulgaria
SOF
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Duration

Turkish Airlines
Non-stop with Turkish Airlines. 3 flights per day.

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1h 25m

Turkish Airlines
Non-stop with Turkish Airlines.
1h 25m
3 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Varna VAR With Turkish Airlines & Bulgaria Air 0-1 flights per day.
Only mondays

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4h 35m

Only mondays
Via Varna VAR
4h 35m
With Turkish Airlines & Bulgaria Air 0-1 flights per day.
Only mondays
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Via Bucharest OTP With TAROM & Bulgaria Air 0-1 flights per day.
Mon,Thu & Fri
CODESHARE

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6h 00m

Mon,Thu & Fri
Via Bucharest OTP
6h 00m
With TAROM & Bulgaria Air 0-1 flights per day.
Mon,Thu & Fri
CODESHARE
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Istanbul to Sofia flights

With over 21 flights every week and 2 different airlines you have a wide range of options. You can fly non-stop to Sofia (SOF) from Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines or opt for a connecting flight via Bucharest (OTP).

Istanbul to Sofia with Turkish Airlines

You can fly non-stop every weekday with flights departing between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance member.

Distance & flight times: Istanbul Airport to Sofia Airport

The shortest flight time between IST and SOF is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
Direct1h 20m-293 miles (471 km)
OTP Bucharest5h 55m3h 20m453 miles (729 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.IST-SOF flight routesIstanbul to Sofia flight routes illustrated on a map.
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Departing from Istanbul Airport. Copyright: Ataturk airport
Arriving at Sofia Airport
Istanbul - Sofia route map and flight paths
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From Istanbul to Bulgaria

We have found another destination to Bulgaria from Istanbul Airport as well.

From Turkey to Sofia

Below is a list of other cities in Turkey with flights to Sofia with either non-stop or connecting flights.

You can fly non-stop from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) with Turkish Airlines. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you travel with a connecting flight instead, for example via Bucharest, the total flight time will be 5 hours and 55 minutes.

If you're interested in direct flights, Turkish Airlines is available. For flights with stopovers, TAROM and Bulgaria Air is also an option.

The flight time between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sofia Airport (SOF) is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 453 miles (or 729 kilometers).

Yes, you can fly non-stop to SOF from IST with Turkish Airlines.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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