Turkey to Bulgaria · 327 miles (527 km)

Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia (SOF) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia (SOF): Pegasus. The two airports are 327 miles (527 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bucharest, Izmir and Athens and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to SOF

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SAW to SOF with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bucharest (OTP)Pegasus, then TAROM
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  • Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and AJet, then SunExpress
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  • Via Athens (ATH)Pegasus, then Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and 1 more
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  • Via Tirana (TIA)Pegasus and AJet, then Wizz Air
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  • Via Belgrade (BEG)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Serbia
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  • Via Chisinau (RMO)Pegasus, then Wizz Air
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  • Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
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  • Via Budapest (BUD)Pegasus and AJet, then Wizz Air and Ryanair
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SAW to SOF: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to SOF?

Pegasus flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia (SOF).

How far is Istanbul from Sofia by plane?

Istanbul (SAW) and Sofia (SOF) are 327 miles (527 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does SAW to SOF cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to SOF with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Istanbul and Sofia?

The most direct connections are through Bucharest (OTP), Izmir (ADB), Athens (ATH), Tirana (TIA) and Belgrade (BEG). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pegasus through Antalya.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.