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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Composite routes from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Cheapest
4 h 42 min
Car
524 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Aegean Airlines
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Tarom
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
3h 45m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$217.39–$706.52
Pegasus Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$54.35–$260.87
Turkish Airlines
Website
1h 33m
Every day
$130.43–$347.83
Tarom
Website
3h 35m
Wednesday to Friday
$130.43–$347.83
Train operators
Found: 2
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Istanbul Ulasim
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
10h 49m
Once daily
$5.98–$79.12
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
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Istanbul Ulasim
Website
31 min
Every 20 minutes
$0.61
+90 850 252 88 00
+90 850 252 88 00
[email protected]
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Bus operators
Found: 3
Arda Tur
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
Istanbul Seyahat
Website
Arda Tur
Website
7h 11m
Once a week
$28.26–$40.22
0700 20 544
0700 20 544
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Metro Turizm
Website
5h 39m
Once daily
$10.87–$16.30
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
[email protected]
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Istanbul Seyahat
Website
3h 30m
Every 4 hours
$14.30
0850 222 59 59
0850 222 59 59
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is to bus via Edirne which costs $25 - $30.43 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $92.39 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Istanbul Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station station and arriving at Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct flight between Sofia and Istanbul Airport?

Yes, there are direct flights between Sofia and Istanbul Airport; these take 1h 30m and cost $92.39 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

The distance between Sofia and Istanbul Airport is 534 km. The road distance is 525.8 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Istanbul Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Airport without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $28.26 - $40.22 .

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

The bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A takes 7h 11m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Istanbul Airport bus from?

Sofia to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

The best way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Airport is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $28.26 - $40.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6.52 - $86.96 and takes 12h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $271.74 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Sofia to Istanbul Airport bus arrive?

Sofia to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Istanbul Airport?

Istanbul Airport is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 15:36 in Istanbul Airport.

Can I drive from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Istanbul Airport is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Sofia to Istanbul Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Istanbul Airport?

Book your Sofia to Istanbul Airport bus tickets online with Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport?

There are 93+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport. Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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