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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Sofia and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Sofia (SOF) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪655 round-trip via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared to ₪711 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪103–₪301 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Most connecting flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport pass through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Sofia to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₪635 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪824, a difference of ₪190. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sofia to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sofia to Istanbul Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Sultan Ahmet Camii. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sofia to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:35 and lands at 11:05
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:15.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

A nonstop flight from Sofia to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 30m, covering 753 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪418 to ₪1,528. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sofia to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₪476.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Sofia to Istanbul Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪32 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Sofia to Istanbul Airport range from ₪569 to ₪856, with an average of ₪704 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪569 counts as a good deal.