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Sofia to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Sofia, Bulgaria to Istanbul, Turkey by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Sofia to Istanbul by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul by plane will take about 1h 15m and departs from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrives into Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Pegasus 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 15m
Every 1-2 days
528 km
328 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

66kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: PC
Pegasus Airlines
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A321+2 others
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Closest airports

Sofia Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 30m
1-2 times a week
469 km
291 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

55kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TK
Turkish Airlines
1-2 times a weekAirbus A321neo+1 others
Carrier Identifier: LO
LOT
1-2 times a dayRoad Feeder Service+2 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 555 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
555 km
345 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

560kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrier
Truck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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