Direct flights from Istanbul to Sofia
All flights from IST to SOF non-stop. There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey to Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria with Turkish Airlines. 23 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 07:30 to 20:35 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 293 miles (471 km). Flight time ranges from 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Istanbul
, Turkiye
Sofia
, Bulgaria
Flight schedule from Istanbul to Sofia with Turkish Airlines
This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Turkish Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-27
Istanbul to Sofia scheduled departures
Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between IST and SOF.
IST - SOF route facts
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Distance293 miles (471 km)
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Flight time1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes
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Airline Turkish Airlines
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Airline alliancesStar Alliance
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CabinsEconomy Business
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Hub airportsIST
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Arrival terminalsTerminal 2
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AircraftAirbus A321 (sharklets), Airbus A321neo, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-900 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ3, Boeing 737MAX 9 Passenger, Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Airbus A320
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