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Last minute flights from Sofia to Istanbul

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Sofia Istanbul

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Sun., 26 Jan. SOF - SAW

Tue., 28 Jan. SAW - SOF

-12 %

$293 $258

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Sofia Istanbul

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Thu., 16 Jan. SOF - SAW

-25 %

$81 $61

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Sofia Istanbul

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Mon., 27 Jan. SOF - SAW

Fri., 31 Jan. SAW - SOF

-17 %

$162 $134

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Sofia Istanbul

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Mon., 20 Jan. SOF - SAW

Thu., 23 Jan. SAW - SOF

$152 $140

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

33% Trains in Istanbul are 33% cheaper than in Sofia.

Sofia $1.37

Istanbul $0.92

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

7% The average meal is 7% more expensive in Istanbul than in Sofia.

Sofia $17.15

Istanbul $18.31

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

36% A taxi fare in Istanbul is 36% cheaper than in Sofia.

Sofia $2.14

Istanbul $1.37

Coffee Regular cappuccino

47% Coffee is 47% more expensive in Istanbul than in Sofia.

Sofia $3.71

Istanbul $5.44

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 22.01 TRY

1 TRY = 0.05 AUD

Last checked on 03 January 2025

Distance: 505 kms

Sofia airports

Sofia Intl (SOF) How far from city centre: 6 kms

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 34 kms

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 30 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sofia to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Sofia to Istanbul?

The total flight time between Sofia and Istanbul is of around 01:27 hours on average, considering an average distance of 501 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sofia to Istanbul is $61. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Sofia?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 1.37 AUD, 36% cheaper than Sofia, with a fare of 2.14 AUD, while train tickets costs 33% less in Istanbul: 0.92 AUD against 1.37 AUD in Sofia. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.31 AUD in Istanbul, 7% more than the 17.15 AUD in Sofia. The price of the coffee is around 47% more expensive in Istanbul, with an average of 5.44 AUD , while in Sofia the coffee costs 3.71 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sofia to Istanbul?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Sofia. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Sofia?

While in Sofia the temperatures can reach an average of 32.9 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -13.21 ºC average degrees reported in Sofia. During the winter period, Sofia can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.