Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus. The two airports are 327 miles (527 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bucharest, Izmir and Athens and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SOF to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SOF to SAW with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM, then Pegasus
- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and 1 more, then Pegasus
FBGQ - Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Wizz Air, then Pegasus
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Budapest (BUD)Wizz Air and Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet
SOF to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SOF to SAW?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Sofia from Istanbul by plane?
Sofia (SOF) and Istanbul (SAW) 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 SOF to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SOF to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sofia and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Bucharest (OTP), Izmir (ADB), Athens (ATH), Belgrade (BEG) and Chisinau (RMO). 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.