Cheapest Direct Flight
Azimuth Airlines
15 Nov, Sun
Sochi – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
AER–IST
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Quick Flight Summary from Sochi to Istanbul
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $83
- Direct flight duration 1 hour 55 min
- Direct airlines Aeroflot
- Arrival airports SAW / IST
- Best days to book Sunday, Tuesday
- Average over the last 30 days $101
Cheapest flights from Sochi to Istanbul
Azimuth Airlines
24 Nov, Tue
Sochi – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Shortest Flight
Azimuth Airlines
14 Oct, Wed
Sochi – Istanbul
1h 35m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Azimuth Airlines
13 Oct, Tue
Sochi – Istanbul
2h 20m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Azimuth Airlines
17 Oct, Sat
Sochi – Istanbul
2h 20m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Azimuth Airlines
18 Oct, Sun
Sochi – Istanbul
1h 50m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Azimuth Airlines
11 Oct, Sun
Sochi – Istanbul
1h 50m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Azimuth Airlines
12 Oct, Mon
Sochi – Istanbul
2h 30m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Azimuth Airlines
16 Oct, Fri
Sochi – Istanbul
2h 5m
Non-stop
AER–IST
Last update: 09 October 2026 01:09
Direct flights from Sochi to Istanbul
Estimated Prices for Sochi to Istanbul Flights
Cheapest Day16 October Friday
Best Price
$80
Average Price
$116
$285
$80
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Sochi City Center
Sochi Intl. Airport
If you want to travel by car to the airport from Sochi, you can make a comfortable journey by renting a car easily from many car rental companies in the city center. In addition, means of public transportation and taxis are also available at every hour of the day for transportation to the airport.
Taxi
If you want to travel by taxi, you can easily get a taxi in front of the hotel you are staying or anywhere in the city and get to the airport in about half an hour.
Bus
Transportation is mainly provided by buses in Sochi and bus services to the airport are arranged via two lines. Bus 105 departing every 15 minutes and Bus 105C departing every 30 minutes take you to the airport in about 40 minutes.
Train
It takes about one hour to travel to the airport by the trains you can take from the railway station, which draws attention with its historical building. It would be useful for you to be at the station earlier considering that there are only 10 departures a day. The train services start at 7 am and go on until 9:30 pm in the central station.
Minibus
Considering the dense tourist population in Sochi, the minibuses called Marshrutka also contribute a lot for transportation needs especially when bus and train services are not enough. You can reach the airport in half an hour by taking the minibus number 124 from the city center.
Rent a car
You can also prefer to rent a car by contacting Sochi and Car Booking companies to enjoy traveling freely in Sochi, which has an admirable historical and touristic texture.
Airport Information
Sochi Airport, which serves in a single two-storey terminal building, offers numerous services for passengers. VIP services are offered exclusively at Sochi Airport, which also has mother and child care room, animal house, health care room, pharmacy, bank, and many other services. Passengers can enjoy their time surfing the internet which is offered free of charge throughout the airport, as well as they can benefit from many shopping stores and restaurants.
The Srore Sochi, Bosco Sport, Alexander Konasov, Duty-Free Shops, Euroset Retail, Arvika, Astrakhan Delights, Picture and Photo Gallery, Rospechat, Amber Box Store, Kaza Store, Sochi Autodrome, Vladimir Mikhaylov Jewelery Store, Morozko Store, Matryoskha Gift Store, Expedition Store, Artemiy Lebedev Studio Store, Baboushka Outlets, Mila Rose and Imaginarium are among the shopping stores you can do shopping at the airport.
Shokoladnitsa, Air Cafe, Buratinos, Grenki-Pub, South Pancake Fast Food Cafe, Willey Good And Bread Grils Fast Food Cafe, Baboushka Homemade Food Cafe, Leto Cafe and Baboushka Canteen are among the eating and drinking places in the terminal building.
Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Metro- The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
- You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
- Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
- You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
- With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
- The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
- The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
- For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
- E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
- E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
- 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
- MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
- Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
- With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
- You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
- You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
- You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
- Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
- There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
- If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
- You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
- It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Bus- From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
- The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
- You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
- The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
- After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
- The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
- The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
- Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
- The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
- Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
- A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
- Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
- You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
- If you make a reservation before
Istanbul Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Thursday
8 Oct
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Friday
9 Oct
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Saturday
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Monday
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Which airports can I use for Sochi-Istanbul flights?
Which airports can I use for Sochi-Istanbul flights?
For Sochi-Istanbul flights, you can use Sochi Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Sochi-Istanbul and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Sochi-Istanbul and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Sochi-Istanbul is 921 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Sochi-Istanbul flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Sochi-Istanbul flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sochi-Istanbul flights is Tuesday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Sochi-Istanbul?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Sochi-Istanbul?
Azimuth Airlines, Flydubai, Aeroflot organizes direct flights between Sochi-Istanbul.
Sochi-Istanbul: which airline is better value on this route?
Sochi-Istanbul: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Azimuth Airlines starts from approximately $80.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Aeroflot | $100 | Paid Change / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x25x55 cm) |
 Azimuth Airlines | $80 | Paid Change / 1 piece X 5 kg cabin baggage (40x55x20 cm) |
Last update: 08.10.2026
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