Sofia to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Sofia, Bulgaria to Istanbul, Turkey by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Sofia to Istanbul

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Air Freight

1h 15m, 2-4 times a week

33kg CO₂

Container Ship

6 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

153kg CO₂

Road Freight

5hrs

5kg CO₂
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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 2-4 times a week on this route. Pegasus Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 15m
2-4 times a week
528 km
328 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

33kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: PCPegasus Airlines
2-4 times a weekAirbus A321+1 others
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Closest airports

Sofia Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 33m
1-2 times a day
469 km
291 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

32kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
1-2 times a dayAirbus A321neo+4 others
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Sofia to Istanbul by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul by ship will take about 6 days 21h and departs from Varna (BGVAR) and arrives into Derince (TRDRC). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Varna to Derince

Port of loading

Port of loading

6 days 21h
Every 1-2 weeks
1,662 km
1,033 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

153kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: EGLVBLCKSEA1 / GPM → BEX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksEvergreen, CMA CGM
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Closest seaports

Varna to Gebze

Port of loading

Port of loading

7 days 7h
Every 1-2 weeks
1,639 km
1,018 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

176kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUBLCKSEA1 → BSMAR
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Ocean routes from Sofia to Istanbul

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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 503 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
503 km
313 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

5kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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