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505 km
Distance
Direct flights to Sofia
Weather now
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+61°F
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Airports
SOF
8km
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Flight prices from Istanbul to Sofia
This is how much people usually pay for flying from Istanbul to Sofia (return flight):
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Lars
Founder, CEO
Avionero is a data driven company. Right now we don't have enough data to display the price range on Istanbul to Sofia route. But worth coming back in a while, we constantly update this information.
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Sofia?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Istanbul to Sofia flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $76 to $76. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $76 – $76.
Lars
Founder, CEO
If you search now, probably the cheapest month to go would be January. Use the Trip Period feature to select the whole month.
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Is Sofia an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Istanbul to Sofia with other routes:
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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia
There are 1 airlines that fly directly from Istanbul to Sofia: Turkish Airlines if you are departing from Istanbul. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Most airlines arrive to Sofia Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Istanbul to Sofia
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Istanbul to Sofia, including Wizz Air UK, Air Serbia, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines, LOT - Polish Airlines and others.
Wizz Air UK
Air Serbia
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines
LOT - Polish Airlines
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Airports in Sofia and Istanbul
Sofia has 1 airport and Istanbul has 3 airports.
Sofia
Istanbul
Sofia Airport (SOF)
8 km from Sofia city center.
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Taxi~10 Min.
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Bus~10 Min.
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Shuttle~10 Min.
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Subway~30 Min.
Which airport in Sofia is better?
The closest airport to Sofia city center is Sofia Airport (SOF) with 8 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Sofia Airport (SOF), trip will take 10 min. Most airlines like Turkish Airlines with direct flights are flying to Sofia Airport (SOF).
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Founder, CEO
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Where to stay in Sofia
Find the right accommodation in Sofia with Avionero:
8.5
Atlantic Hotel Sofia
1434 Sofia; Simeonovo 2, 19th Street
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle
7.0
Guest House 32
32 Hristo Belchev Str.
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Dry Cleaning
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Hill Hotel
76B, James Bourchier Boulevard
24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
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Casa Ferrari Bed & Breakfast
16 Lyulin Planina St.
Airport shuttle • Hair Dryer • Refrigerator • Microwave • Air Conditioned
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Latinka
28a Latinka Str., Sofia, Bulgaria
Planning a trip from Istanbul to Sofia? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Sofia looks currently:
Fri, 09 May
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+61°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
49 %
Sat, 10 May
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+61°F
Rain
4 m/s
59 %
Sun, 11 May
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+64°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
39 %
Mon, 12 May
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+59°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
52 %
Tue, 13 May
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+57°F
Rain
4 m/s
46 %
Wed, 14 May
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+57°F
Rain
4 m/s
46 %
Thu, 15 May
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+57°F
Rain
4 m/s
46 %
Fri, 16 May
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+61°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
49 %
Sat, 17 May
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+66°F
Clear sky
2 m/s
47 %
Sun, 18 May
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+64°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
46 %
Mon, 19 May
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+64°F
Rain
4 m/s
48 %
Tue, 20 May
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+64°F
Rain
4 m/s
55 %
Wed, 21 May
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+54°F
Rain
5 m/s
85 %
Thu, 22 May
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+57°F
Rain
4 m/s
70 %
Fri, 23 May
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+64°F
Rain
4 m/s
44 %
Sat, 24 May
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+68°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
50 %
Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sofia will be like?
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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Sofia.
FAQ
Flying from Istanbul to Sofia? Here are some useful things to know:
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What are the airports near Sofia?
The closest airport to Sofia is Sofia Airport which is 8 km away. In total Sofia has 1 airport: Sofia Airport.
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What is the distance between Istanbul and Sofia?
The distance between Istanbul and Sofia is 505 km.
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How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?
The average flight time from Istanbul to Sofia is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.
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What is the weather in Sofia?
Sofia weather varies from +32°F in January to +70°F in July on average. Right now it is Broken clouds and +61°F in Sofia.
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Is there a direct connection between Istanbul and Sofia?
Yes, there are direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia. You can fly to Sofia 1 day a week: Saturday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Istanbul to Sofia: Turkish Airlines.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Sofia.
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4 things to know about Avionero:
We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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