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What is the cheapest way to reach Sofia Airport from Istanbul?
You can get to Sofia Airport with just $38 by taking a Bus from Arda Tur, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m06:45 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport7:05 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 6:45:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Fly One7h 30m010:40 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport5:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly One goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 10:40:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Turkish Airlines4h 20m01:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport5:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 1:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Aegean Airlines3h 40m04:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport7:30 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 4:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Bulgaria Air11h 25m04:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:05 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 4:40:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m08:15 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport8:35 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 8:15:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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AJet29h 25m011:15 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport3:40 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 11:15:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
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AJet15h 5m011:25 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:30 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 11:25:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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Pegasus Airlines7h 30m09:40 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport4:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 9:40:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m012:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:15 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 12:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m012:55 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport1:15 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 12:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m08:30 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport8:50 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m08:30 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:50 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m011:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport12:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 11:50:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines8h 45m03:30 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport11:15 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 3:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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AJet12h 15m09:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport9:10 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 9:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Fly Dubai22h 30m03:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:25 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly Dubai goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 3:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $1,026 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
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Fly Dubai24h 5m02:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:25 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly Dubai goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 2:20:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $1,083 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m01:10 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:30 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 1:10:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m02:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 2:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m08:30 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:50 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m09:30 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport9:50 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines25h 20m04:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport5:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 4:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m02:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 2:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Fly Dubai24h 5m02:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:25 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly Dubai goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 2:20:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $817 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
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What are the fastest trips from Istanbul to Sofia Airport?
You can get to Sofia Airport from Istanbul in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Turkish Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m06:45 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport7:05 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 6:45:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Aegean Airlines3h 40m04:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport7:30 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aegean Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 4:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Turkish Airlines4h 20m01:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport5:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 1:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Fly One7h 30m010:40 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport5:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly One goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 10:40:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Bulgaria Air11h 25m04:40 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:05 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 4:40:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/14/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m08:15 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport8:35 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 8:15:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines7h 30m09:40 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport4:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 9:40:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/15/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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AJet15h 5m011:25 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:30 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 11:25:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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AJet29h 25m011:15 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport3:40 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 11:15:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/15/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Fastest Flights Monday
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m012:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:15 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 12:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m012:55 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport1:15 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 12:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m08:30 PMIstanbul Atatürk AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport8:50 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m08:30 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:50 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/17/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m011:50 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport12:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 11:50:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Pegasus Airlines8h 45m03:30 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport11:15 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 3:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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AJet12h 15m09:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport9:10 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 9:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Fly Dubai22h 30m03:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:25 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly Dubai goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 3:55:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $1,026 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
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Fly Dubai24h 5m02:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:25 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly Dubai goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 2:20:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $1,083 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m01:10 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:30 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 1:10:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m02:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 2:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m08:30 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:50 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Turkish Airlines1h 15m08:30 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport8:45 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Pegasus Airlines1h 20m09:30 AMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport9:50 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Turkish Airlines1h 20m02:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport3:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 2:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Fly Dubai24h 5m02:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport1:25 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Fly Dubai goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 2:20:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $817 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
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Pegasus Airlines25h 20m04:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport5:10 PMSofia AirportSofia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 4:50:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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Arda Tur8h 50m011:30 PMIstanbulOtogar Bus Station7:20 AMSofia AirportSofia Airport0BasicA Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 11:30:00 PM to Sofia Airport, Sofia Airport (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Bus from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
What are the most popular stations in Istanbul and Sofia Airport?
In Istanbul, you will usually depart from Otogar Bus Station, Esenler Bus Station or Sultanahmet Square Bus Stop, while in Sofia Airport you will be arriving at Sofia Airport, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Sofia Airport from Istanbul? With 10 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Istanbul and Sofia Airport, you can pay as low as $38 with a Bus from Arda Tur.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Turkish Airlines: you will get to Sofia Airport in just 1h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Istanbul and Sofia Airport are Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and AJet, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Istanbul and Sofia Airport is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Üsküdar or to Dolni Bogrov, and look at flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Istanbul to Sofia Airport?
The most popular companies between Istanbul and Sofia Airport, are Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and AJet. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Arda Tur
Airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AJet and 4 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Istanbul to Sofia Airport. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
How can I reach Sofia Airport from Istanbul?
Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Sofia Airport from Istanbul.
How far is Sofia Airport from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul and Sofia Airport is 309.1 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Istanbul and Sofia Airport?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 85 kgs, and a flight 122 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Istanbul to Sofia Airport?
You can get to Sofia Airport with just $38 by taking a Bus from Arda Tur.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sofia Airport?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Sofia Airport in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Turkish Airlines.
More routes to Istanbul and to Sofia Airport
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Istanbul and to Sofia Airport. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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