Flight to Sofia
Istanbul → Sofia · about 50m in the air
Istanbul → Sofia
Türkiye to Bulgaria · 1 border · Where else can you go from Istanbul?
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About the trip from Istanbul to Sofia
Istanbul (Türkiye) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are 502 km (312 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: about 2h 20m door to door. Without flying, it takes ~7h 30m by bus and train, via Edirne. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
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- Flight from Istanbul to Sofia: about 50m in the air, 502 km
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- Flight, direct: about 2h 20m, no changes
- Bus + Train, via Edirne: ~7h 30m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.