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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Composite routes from Sofia to Istanbul Airport

Cheapest
5 h 1 min
Car
526 km.
from $28
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$821.18

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$303.21

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$91.96

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.71

Bus operators

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$32.85–$46.74

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Sofia to Edrine
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$18.95

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Email:
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.63

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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