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What is the best way to travel from Sofia Airport to Istanbul?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Istanbul from Sofia Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 30m
£28
£29
1
Flight
1h 15m
£39
£271
37

What is the cheapest way to reach Istanbul from Sofia Airport?

You can reach Istanbul with just £28 by taking a Bus from Arda Tur, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £39
Saturday
from £29
Sunday
from £28
Monday
from £29
Tuesday
from £29
Wednesday
from £29
Thursday
from £28

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £39
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £44
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £151
  • TAROM
    25h 0m
    0
    20:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    22:45
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    TAROM
    Economy
    from £308
  • Wizz Air
    23h 50m
    0
    20:55
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    21:45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £345
  • Air Serbia
    11h 20m
    0
    16:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    04:25
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £375

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Wizz Air
    6h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    20:55
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £84
  • Wizz Air
    9h 35m
    0
    13:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £112
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    13:00
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £127
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    13:00
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £135
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    13:00
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £177
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £246

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £28
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    22:15
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    09:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:00
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £129
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:30
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £273
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £322
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    09:35
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £378

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Air Serbia
    1h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    11:45
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £43
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    11:45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £94
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    11:45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £99
  • Air Serbia
    23h 45m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:45
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £128
  • Wizz Air
    19h 35m
    0
    16:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    13:20
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £229
  • Wizz Air
    27h 30m
    0
    14:25
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:55
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £233

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Wizz Air
    6h 45m
    0
    12:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    19:55
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £95
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    13:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    15:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £110
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    13:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    15:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £116
  • Wizz Air
    11h 5m
    0
    12:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £132
  • EasyJet Airline
    20h 45m
    0
    20:25
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:10
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £360
  • TAROM
    7h 0m
    0
    10:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    TAROM
    Economy
    from £370

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    14:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:25
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £89
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    14:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:25
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £117
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    14:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:25
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £125
  • Wizz Air
    22h 25m
    0
    17:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £158
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:30
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £172
  • Wizz Air
    26h 40m
    0
    19:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    23:10
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £230

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £28
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    13:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    15:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    09:35
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £121
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:30
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £137
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £324

What are the fastest trips from Sofia Airport to Istanbul?

You can get to Istanbul from Sofia Airport in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Pegasus Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 15m
Saturday
from 1h 15m
Sunday
from 1h 15m
Monday
from 1h 15m
Tuesday
from 1h 15m
Wednesday
from 1h 15m
Thursday
from 1h 15m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £39
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £44
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £151
  • Bulgaria Air
    9h 10m
    0
    14:50
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    01:00
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Bulgaria Air
    Economy
    from £427
  • Air Serbia
    11h 20m
    0
    16:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    04:25
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £375
  • Wizz Air
    23h 50m
    0
    20:55
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    21:45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £345

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    13:00
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £127
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    13:00
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £135
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    13:00
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £177
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £246
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £271
  • Wizz Air
    6h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    20:55
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £84
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    22:15
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    09:45
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:00
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £129
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:30
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £273
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    09:35
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £378
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £322
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £28

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    11:45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £94
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    11:45
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £99
  • Air Serbia
    1h 15m
    0
    09:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    11:45
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £43
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £242
  • TAROM
    4h 35m
    0
    12:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    TAROM
    Economy
    from £371
  • TAROM
    4h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:10
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    TAROM
    Economy
    from £332
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    13:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    15:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £110
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    13:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    15:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £116
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    09:35
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £380
  • Austrian Airlines
    5h 25m
    0
    07:55
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    14:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £681
  • Wizz Air
    6h 45m
    0
    12:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    19:55
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £95
  • TAROM
    7h 0m
    0
    10:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    TAROM
    Economy
    from £370
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    14:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:25
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £117
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    1h 15m
    0
    14:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:25
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £125
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    14:10
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    16:25
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £89
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:30
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £243
  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:30
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    Istanbul Atatürk Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £172
  • Bulgaria Air
    10h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:10
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Bulgaria Air
    Economy
    from £377
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £29

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    13:05
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    15:20
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    09:35
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    12:05
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £121
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    16:00
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    18:30
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £137
  • Turkish Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    21:40
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    00:15
    Istanbul Airport
    Istanbul Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £324
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  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    00:20
    Sofia Airport
    Sofia Airport
    08:50
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Basic
    £28
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Sofia Airport to Istanbul

What are the most popular stations in Sofia Airport and Istanbul?

In Sofia Airport, you will usually depart from Sofia Airport, while in Istanbul you will be arriving at Otogar Coach Station, Esenler Coach Station or Sultanahmet Square Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Istanbul from Sofia Airport? With 10 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Sofia Airport and Istanbul, you can pay as low as £28 with a Bus from Arda Tur.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Pegasus Airlines: you will get to Istanbul in just 1h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Sofia Airport and Istanbul are Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Sofia Airport and Istanbul is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Dolni Bogrov or to Üsküdar, and look at flights from , and landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Sofia Airport to Istanbul?

The most popular companies between Sofia Airport and Istanbul, are Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Arda Tur

Airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air and 10 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Sofia Airport to Istanbul

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sofia Airport to Istanbul. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Sofia Airport to Istanbul

How can I reach Istanbul from Sofia Airport?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Istanbul from Sofia Airport.

How far is Istanbul from Sofia Airport?

The distance between Sofia Airport and Istanbul is 497.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sofia Airport and Istanbul?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 85 kgs, and a flight 122 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sofia Airport to Istanbul?

You can get to Istanbul with just £28 by taking a Bus from Arda Tur.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia Airport to Istanbul?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Istanbul in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Pegasus Airlines.

More routes to Sofia Airport and to Istanbul

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sofia Airport and to Istanbul. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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