Sofia to Istanbul By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Sofia, Bulgaria to Istanbul, Turkey by various transport modes including Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, emissions, route options and much more.

Sofia to Istanbul by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul by plane will take about 1 day 2h and departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrives into İstanbul Airport (IST). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Sofia Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1 day 2h

Every 1-2 days

512 km

318 mi.

Direct

No stops

Estimated emissions

33kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDepartsAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Sofia to Istanbul by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul by ship will take about 14 days and departs from Varna (BGVAR) and arrives into Gebze (TRGEB). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Varna to Gebze

Port of loading

Port of loading

14 days

Every 2-4 weeks

2,201 km

1,368 mi.

1 transfer

No stops

Estimated emissions

171kg CO₂ (per TEU)

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Carrier Identifier: COSUCOSCO
Every 2-4 weeksCONTSHIP RUN+2 others
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Most frequent

Varna to Derince

Port of loading

Port of loading

14 days 10h

Every 1-2 weeks

2,265 km

1,407 mi.

1 transfer

No stops

Estimated emissions

129kg CO₂ (per TEU)

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Carrier Identifier: COSUCOSCO
Every 1-2 weeksCONTSHIP RUN+3 others
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Sofia to Istanbul by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Sofia to Istanbul. The total distance is around 554 km and will usually takes around 5hrs by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Sofia to Istanbul

5hrs

N/A

554 km

344 mi.

Direct

No stops

Estimated emissions

5kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDepartsVessels
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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