Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Sofia takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Istanbul and Sofia is 469 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Sofia. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Kayseri, Antalya, Dublin, Northern Cyprus, Edinburgh, İzmir, Bodrum, Dalaman, Ankara, Nevşehir, Bristol, Glasgow, Athens, Dubai, Gaziantep, Newcastle upon Tyne, Baku.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Dublin, Athens, Manchester, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Birmingham, Toronto, Bristol, Liverpool, Montreal, Tel Aviv, Prague, Malta, Budapest, Glasgow, Riga, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Barcelona.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 8

What airports are near Sofia?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Istanbul and Sofia?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Istanbul and Sofia thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Istanbul and Sofia can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Sofia with Ryanair, Pegasus, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Istanbul and Sofia?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Sofia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Istanbul and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Istanbul and Sofia, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

Question 15

How many airports are there near Sofia?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Sofia arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Istanbul and Sofia depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Istanbul and Sofia arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£34
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£34
Cheapest round-trip	£65
Average round-trip	£123
Nonstop flights in November	£132 – £211

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa

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