How to get from Istanbul to Sofia
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 20m, from €54.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Sofia. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 502 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €28, on Wed, Aug 26.
Istanbul to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Sofia Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Sofia prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
3 ways from Istanbul to Sofia: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Sofia works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Sofia, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €54 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Sofia
DepartureIstanbul
ArrivalSofiaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 8h 30mfrom €38Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Istanbul to Sofia
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Sofia AirportSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBook →
Turkish AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sofia?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Sofia from Istanbul?+−
About 502 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Sofia cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €54. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?+−
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Sofia?+−
Istanbul is SAW and Sofia is SOF, so this route is usually written SAW to SOF.
Which operators run Istanbul to Sofia?+−
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Sofia without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sofia?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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