Sofia to Istanbul

1 ways to travelfastest 1h 15mfly from €49
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When is it cheapest to fly?

Aug: from €56 — show this month's calendar €56 AugSep: from €53 — show this month's calendar €53 SepOct: from €52 — show this month's calendar €52 OctNov: from €49 — show this month's calendar €49 NovDec: from €49 — show this month's calendar €49 DecJan: from €52 — show this month's calendar €52 JanFeb: from €55 — show this month's calendar €55 FebAug: from €73 — show this month's calendar €73 Aug

Departure-day prices · June 2023 Sofia → Istanbul

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Flights from Sofia to Istanbul start around €49 (direct flights available). Range seen recently: €49–52, based on 7 fares found by travellers.

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Cheapest cached fares Sofia → Istanbul; direct flights available (e.g. PC). · Based on 7 fares found by travellers in the last 48h

Cheapest round trips to Istanbul

Fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours — refreshed daily.

Aug 15 – Aug 19 Pegasus Airlines · Direct · 1h 15m €106 Book
Sep 2 – Sep 5 Pegasus Airlines · Direct · 1h 15m €109 Book
Sep 17 – Sep 25 Pegasus Airlines · Direct · 1h 15m €109 Book
Sep 12 – Sep 19 Pegasus Airlines · Direct · 1h 15m €112 Book
Sep 17 – Oct 3 Pegasus Airlines · Direct · 1h 15m €112 Book
Sep 18 – Oct 3 Pegasus Airlines · Direct · 1h 15m €112 Book

Where to stay in Istanbul

3★+ hotels from €55/night (40 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Akgun Istanbul Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted Collection hotel · Istanbul
from €55/night★ 5
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Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Old City hotel · Istanbul
from €61/night★ 4
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Arise Hotel Golden Horn hotel · Istanbul
from €70/night★ 5
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Good to know

CurrencyTRY
Power plugsType C/F
BorderPassport/ID checks apply
Time in the air1h 15m

Things to do in Istanbul

Top-rated tours and tickets from €50 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €264
Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul★ 5.0 (208)
from €95
Istanbul Photoshoot at ALL Top Sightseeings★ 5.0 (186)
from €132
Hidden Beyoğlu Tour★ 5.0 (158)
from €522
Daily Ertugrul Tour from Istanbul★ 5.0 (155)
from €50
Istanbul Photoshoot tour with Local Photographer★ 5.0 (125)
from €87
Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center★ 5.0 (114)

Tours and tickets provided by Viator (a Tripadvisor company). Some links earn Stayonomy a commission.

About Istanbul

Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul) is a very large city of fantastic history, culture and beauty. Called Byzantium in ancient times, the city's name was changed to Constantinople in 324 CE when it was rebuilt by the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine. The name "Istanbul", perhaps surprisingly, comes from Greek and could be translated as a corruption of "to the city".

Read the full Istanbul guide

Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA).

Round out the trip

eSIM for IstanbulData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in IstanbulCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-08-12. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.