Routes · From SAW

Istanbul (SAW) to Sofia (SOF) flights

Nonstop from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen to Sofia Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

528km

328 mi, great circle

Flying time

1h 22m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

1.3

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SAW to SOF

Pegasus Airlines

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Both directions

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

About 1h 22m gate to gate for the 528 km (328 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to SOF?

Pegasus Airlines, with about 1.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).