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How much do flights To Sofia cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £57 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £110 |
Average round-trip | £128 |
Nonstop flights in June | £57 – £246 |
Most popular airline | Pegasus |
Getting from Sofia airport to the city center
Fastest options: Metro and taxi. Best value: Bus line 84.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18-25 min | BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD) | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | fast and affordable | |
30-45 min | BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD) | every 10–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-40 min | BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to trains | |
15-35 min | BGN 15 – BGN 25; metered; approx. $8–14 USD | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
15-35 min | BGN 12 – BGN 22; varies with demand; approx. $7–12 USD | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
15-35 min | BGN 40 – BGN 70; pre-booked; approx. $22–38 USD | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and comfort | |
15-35 min | BGN 50 – BGN 100; per day; approx. $27–55 USD | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in BGN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Metro tickets can be purchased at station vending machines or with contactless payment.
- Use only official taxi companies with meters displayed; avoid unmarked vehicles.
- Bus tickets must be validated on board; purchase from kiosks or the driver.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying To Sofia
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 29.06 | Tue 30.06 | Wed 01.07 | Thu 02.07 | Fri 03.07 | Sat 04.07 | Sun 05.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Friday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 30 total | Daily flights: 4.29 average | Most flights: Friday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 30 total | Daily flights: 4.29 average | Most flights: Friday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 30 total | Daily flights: 4.29 average | Most flights: Friday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Sofia
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| SunExpress | SXS | XQ | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Sofia
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -4°C |
| February | 6°C | -2°C |
| March | 10°C | 1°C |
| April | 15°C | 4°C |
| May | 19°C | 8°C |
| June | 24°C | 12°C |
| July | 28°C | 15°C |
| August | 28°C | 15°C |
| September | 23°C | 11°C |
| October | 16°C | 6°C |
| November | 11°C | 2°C |
| December | 5°C | -1°C |
14 day forecast
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