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Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Sofia. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to SOF, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Sofia is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Sofia is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Istanbul IST to Sofia SOF, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from IST to SOF are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 06:55 - 20:30. The earliest flight departs at 06:55, the last flight departs at 20:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Sofia takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Sofia is 291 miles (or 468 km).
There is 1 airport in Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Sofia (as of March 2026).
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Sofia.
The distance from Istanbul to Sofia is 291 miles (468 kilometers).
Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Istanbul to Sofia.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Istanbul to Sofia.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Sofia:
The earliest flight departs at 06:55 from Istanbul and arrives at 08:10 at Sofia.
The latest flight departs at 20:30 from Istanbul and arrives at 20:50 at Sofia.
291 miles (468 km) · 1h 15m
07:30
08:45
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1027
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
07:30
08:45
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1027
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321 (sharklets)
Y
W
J
F
07:30
08:45
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1027
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
12:00
13:15
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1127
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
13:45
15:00
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1031
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321 (sharklets)
Y
W
J
F
13:45
15:00
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1031
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
18:55
20:15
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1029
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321 (sharklets)
Y
W
J
F
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