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Private Jet Charter Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)

Fly privately from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF), a 467 km (252 nm) flight, from 56m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,000 all-in.

Distance
467 km
Fastest
56m
From
$5,000
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Istanbul to Sofia?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 11m
    Est. price
    $8,200

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 04m
    Est. price
    $7,600

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 03m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 02m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 01m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    58m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 31m
    Est. price
    $5,000

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Istanbul to Sofia non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 467 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 46m

about $7,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 14m

about $11,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 16m

about $12,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 02m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 03m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 02m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Istanbul to Sofia in local time

Take off from İstanbul Airport (IST) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Sofia Airport (SOF) at about 09:56 local time, after 56m in the air. Sofia is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

Return flight: Sofia to Istanbul

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Istanbul or Sofia right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Istanbul to Sofia price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,700; August is the dearest at about $5,400.
  1. Dec: about $5,300
  2. Jan: about $4,800
  3. Feb: about $4,700
  4. Mar: about $4,900
  5. Apr: about $5,000
  6. May: about $4,900
  7. Jun: about $5,300
  8. Jul: about $5,400
  9. Aug: about $5,400
  10. Sept: about $4,900
  11. Oct: about $5,000

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Istanbul and Sofia

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

1private jets at İstanbul Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (100% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Istanbul

Arrival

83private jets at Sofia Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Istanbul to Sofia on your date.

Book now, early

Prices on this route rise 3–12% in the last two weeks before departure. Booking early also gets you the best aircraft.

From, on Tue 24 Nov
$10,000
Empty legs, past year
0
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,780

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 44m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 6m door to door

You save 2h 22m each, 9h 28m for the group. The jet costs $1,770 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Istanbul to Sofia cost?

$5,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $7,800 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at İstanbul Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Sofia Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
Departureİstanbul Airport (IST)Istanbul, TurkeyArrivalSofia Airport (SOF)Sofia, Bulgaria
Fastest flight time: 56mUp to 19 passengers

Istanbul to Sofia, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Istanbul to Sofia cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 467 km flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF) range from about $5,000 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 56m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Istanbul to Sofia non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 467 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Istanbul to Sofia?
Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Istanbul to Sofia?
About $7,800 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Istanbul to Sofia?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,700 and August about $5,400. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Istanbul?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL): 291, 35 km from IST. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Istanbul.
Which airport do private jets use most near Sofia?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Sofia Airport (SOF): 83, so SOF is the main private-jet airport for Sofia. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Sofia.

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Aircraft for Istanbul to Sofia

These jets can fly the 467 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Istanbul and private jet charter in Sofia.

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