Travel time from
Sofia to IstanbulAverage Travel Times are
3h 57min - 15h 43minTravel Distance
576.87 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 3h 12mins to travel from Sofia to Istanbul, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 576.87 km (358 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 530km (329 miles) | 3h 57mins |
| Drive | 572km (356 miles) | 6h 12mins |
| Bus | 573km (356 miles) | 9h 23mins |
| Train | 610km (379 miles) | 15h 43mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Sofia to Istanbul
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 36mins | 35mins |
| A320 | 37mins | 35mins |
| A321 | 38mins | 36mins |
| A380 | 32mins | 31mins |
| Boeing 707 | 32mins | 31mins |
| Boeing 737 | 40mins | 37mins |
| Boeing 747 | 35mins | 33mins |
| Boeing 787 | 34mins | 32mins |
| ATR 72 | 1h 9mins | 1h 0mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Sofia to Istanbul
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 14h 18mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 11h 26mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 9h 32mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 7h 9mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 5h 43mins |
Be prepared
Sofia - Istanbul Info
Travel time from Sofia to Podujane 5mins.
Travel time from SOF to IST 1h 22mins.
Travel time from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Aksaray 33mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Sofia and by air and road.