Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul New Airport (IST)

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Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport Schedule

Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Wizz Air Economy 05:55 - 09:20BGN 378.29
Wizz Air Economy 06:00 - 19:15BGN 495.57
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK102809:25 - 10:50BGN 809.16
Tarom Economy 10:05 - 16:45BGN 332.67
SunExpress Economy 12:05 - 18:00BGN 234.63
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK103215:45 - 17:20BGN 313.35
Air Serbia Economy 16:00 - 10:50BGN 229.13
Wizz Air Economy 19:50 - 23:45BGN 440.03
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK103021:35 - 00:05BGN 314.62

Transportation from Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport

Facts about the transport from Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure9:25 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day7
Distance547 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Serbia, Huntur, Turkish Airlines

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How to get from Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport

Travelling between Sofia Airport and Istanbul New Airport is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 241.00 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 146.13.

How long does it take to get from Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 23 hours to travel between Sofia Airport and Istanbul New Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sofia Airport and Istanbul New Airport. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 50m to reach Istanbul New Airport.

How much does it cost to get from Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport?

Travelling between Sofia Airport and Istanbul New Airport can be as cheap as USD 146.13 if you opt for a Air Serbia flight and as expensive as USD 241.00 if you buy a Turkish Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sofia Airport and Istanbul New Airport ?

  • 7 from Sofia to Istanbul starting from 09:25 Sofia Airport until 21:10 Sofia Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sofia to Istanbul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 145.88.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sofia and Istanbul

Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sofia to Istanbul overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sofia and Istanbul

Huntur

What is the most popular transport to get from Sofia Airport to Istanbul New Airport?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 80% opted for a bus
  • 20% decided to fly