Sofia to Istanbul

Sofia to Istanbul

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Sofia to Istanbul Schedule

Sofia to Istanbul Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 00:45 - 09:45BGN 46.76
Wizz Air Economy 05:35 - 19:15BGN 244.50
Wizz Air Economy 06:15 - 17:25BGN 298.49
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK102809:25 - 10:50BGN 333.04
Tarom Economy 10:05 - 18:15BGN 332.67
Vip Arda Tur Standard 2X2 13:30 - 02:30BGN 67.10
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK103215:25 - 17:50BGN 279.38
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK103216:00 - 18:25BGN 272.62
Wizz Air Economy 19:50 - 23:45BGN 440.03
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK103021:10 - 22:35BGN 333.04
Vip Arda Tur Standard 2X2 23:59 - 12:59BGN 68.21

Transportation from Sofia to Istanbul

Facts about the transport from Sofia to Istanbul

Cheapest Transport$37
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day10
Distance544 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlpar Turizm, Huntur, Luks Yonca Turizm, Turkish Airlines, Vip Arda Tur, Wizz Air, Wizz Air UK

How to get from Sofia to Istanbul

Travelling between Sofia and Istanbul 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 278.24 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 36.79.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Sofia and Istanbul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sofia and Istanbul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 55m to reach Istanbul.

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

Travelling between Sofia and Istanbul can be as cheap as USD 36.79 if you opt for a Alpar Turizm bus and as expensive as USD 278.24 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 and Istanbul ?

  • 5 from Sofia to Istanbul starting from 06:30 Sofia Airport until 19:50 Sofia Airport
  • 5 from Sofia to Istanbul starting from 13:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station until 22:30 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

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

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 241.78.

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

Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Wizz Air UK

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

Alpar Turizm, Huntur, Luks Yonca Turizm, Vip Arda Tur

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

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

  • 99% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other