Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sofia and Istanbul takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sofia and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 529 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, New York, Tel Aviv, Chicago, Lisbon, Boston, Los Angeles, Dublin, Budapest, Madrid, Barcelona, Vienna, Berlin, Brussels, San Francisco, Miami, Prague, Stockholm, Porto, Málaga.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and New York, Los Angeles, Antalya, İzmir, Boston, Chicago, Kayseri, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Bodrum, Ankara, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Orlando, Miami, Beirut, Nevşehir, London.

Question 6

What airports are near Sofia?

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

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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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 10

Which airlines fly between Sofia and Istanbul?

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

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sofia and Istanbul, 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 12

What flights operate between Sofia and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Sofia and Istanbul, 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 13

How many airports are there near Sofia?

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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 14

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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

Question 15

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

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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 Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

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

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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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Sofia and Istanbul depart?

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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 Sofia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Sofia and Istanbul arrive?

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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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$38
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$38
Cheapest round-trip	$67
Average round-trip	$209
Nonstop flights in May	$38 – $436

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Turkish Airlines	4	6	4	6	5	4	3
Pegasus	---	---	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Turkish Airlines	3	5	5	4	3	4	3
Pegasus	---	1	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Turkish Airlines	3	5	5	5	4	4	5
Pegasus	---	1	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Turkish Airlines	4	5	4	5	5	6	5
Pegasus	---	1	---	1	---	1	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0
Aegean	AEE	A3	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Austrian Airlines	AUA	OS	No	Opens 45 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C