İstanbul–Sofia Flight Tickets

Istanbul to Sofia is barely an hour in the air, and you're set down in the heart of the Balkans before the seatbelt sign blinks off. The gilded domes of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral anchor the skyline, while a few streets over the Banya Bashi Mosque and the thousand-year-old Church of Sveta Sofia sit shoulder to shoulder.

Starting price
2,512 TRY
Flight time
~1 sa 6 dk
Flight type
direct
Best season
May, June, September

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

A direct hop of about 1 hour 6 minutes. You'll just about finish your coffee before the descent begins.

Do I need a visa for Bulgaria?

Yes. Bulgaria is part of the Schengen area, so Turkish passport holders should sort out a Schengen visa before flying.

What do fares start at?

One-way tickets open from 2,821 TL. Aim for May, June or September and both the weather and the price tend to fall your way.

Where should I head first in Sofia?

Start at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then wander to the nearby Church of Sveta Sofia and the Banya Bashi Mosque, all within an easy stroll of one another.