Cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • Wizz Air
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Bulgaria Air

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Sofia to Istanbul.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Lufthansa
  • Austrian Airlines
  • Air France

These airlines fly from Sofia to Istanbul, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

1 hour 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Sofia to Istanbul.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Sofia/Istanbul route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Istanbul and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Sofia to Istanbul. We found 25 flights and compared multiple offers to give you the best deal. Wizz Air is the average cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Sofia to Istanbul on 02/02/2026 at 15:50 for £63.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 550 km flight from Sofia to Istanbul.

To find the best offers, book in advance or look for last-minute deals. Consider flying with Wizz Air, which is popular for this route. The average flight duration is about 1 hour 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed with payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to save time and money!