Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)

Flight Istanbul(IST) to Sofia(SOF)
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Istanbul Airport Sofia International Airport
IST : Istanbul , Turkey SOF : Sofia , Bulgaria
UTC+3時間 UTC+3(DST)

Istanbul to Sofia Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF).

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Flight Schedules Istanbul to Sofia

This route is operated by Turkish Airlines. This is the first direct flight from Istanbul to Sofia.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
TK1027 07:20 08:35 1h15m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:03 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Istanbul to Sofia is the final flight at 19:00 by Turkish Airlines TK1029.

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From Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Istanbul to Sofia
1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes
From Sofia to Istanbul
1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes

Distance

From Sofia to Istanbul
Approx. 290 miles
Approx. 470 Km
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Istanbul to Sofia Map

Istanbul Airport Istanbul Airport
Sofia International Airport Sofia International Airport

Type of aircrafts (IST to SOF)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Boeing 737-800 *

Boeing 737-900 *

Boeing 737 MAX 8 *

Boeing 737 MAX 9 *

Airbus A321 *

Airbus A320 *

Airbus A321neo *

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Istanbul and Sofia. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Varna (VAR)
IST 60分 VAR 50分 SOF
1h5m 50分
Bucharest (OTP)
IST 15分 OTP 50分 SOF
1h15m 50分

FAQ : Istanbul to Sofia

How far is it from Istanbul to Sofia?
The distance between Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) is approximately 290 miles(470km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Istanbul(IST) to Sofia(SOF)?
Currently, this route is served by Turkish Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Istanbul to Sofia Flight Schedules and Sofia to Istanbul Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) route?
The Istanbul – Sofia route is operated by Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A321neo aircraft types.
Corendon Airlines fly this route with Boeing 737-800.Turkish Airlines fly this route with Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 , Airbus A321 , Airbus A320 , Airbus A321neo.
What is the time difference between Istanbul to Sofia?
There is no time difference between Istanbul Airport(Istanbul) and Sofia International Airport(Sofia).Sofia is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 30, 2025 to October 26, 2025.