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Flight deals from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $115. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.$110 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 28, returning Fri, Apr 3.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Sat, Mar 28, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Apr 3, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.
Istanbul.$115 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 16, returning Mon, Apr 20.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Thu, Apr 16, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Apr 20, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.
Istanbul.$115 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 4, returning Mon, May 11.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Mon, May 4, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, May 11, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.
Istanbul.$116 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 26, returning Sat, May 2.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Sun, Apr 26, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, May 2, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $116, select.
Istanbul.$117 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 12, returning Thu, Jun 18.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Fri, Jun 12, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Jun 18, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $117, select.
Istanbul.$119 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Sat, Jul 11.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, Jul 11, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.
Istanbul.$121 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 17, returning Thu, Jul 23.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Fri, Jul 17, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Jul 23, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
Istanbul.$129 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 29, returning Mon, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Fri, May 29, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.
Istanbul.$129 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 29, returning Tue, Mar 31.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Sun, Mar 29, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Mar 31, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.
Istanbul.$140 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 13, returning Fri, Aug 28.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Thu, Aug 13, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.
Istanbul.$153 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 10, returning Mon, Aug 10.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Fri, Jul 10, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Aug 10, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Istanbul.$160 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 7, returning Fri, Sep 11.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $160, select.
Istanbul.$166 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Sun, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
Istanbul.$191 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8, returning Sun, Oct 11.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Oct 11, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $191, select.
Istanbul.$195 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 28, returning Tue, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Sofia on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Istanbul.$225 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 7, returning Sun, Oct 11.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Sofia on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Oct 11, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from $129
Apr
from $115
May
from $115
Jun
from $117
Jul
from $121
Aug
from $140
Sep
from $160
Oct
from $191
Nov
from $290
Dec
from $452
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Finding cheap flights from Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha is $110. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha.
Pegasus Airlines flies direct from Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha.
There are 14 flights per week flying from Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul Sabiha but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul Sabiha.

Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Sofia.

  • Flights from SOF to SAW start at 12:55 — the first with Pegasus. The last departure is at 21:55 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from three weekly Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to SAW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this airline.

  • Pegasus tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering SOF to SAW flights, with 65.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SOF and SAW include:

    • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

    • Antalya Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • $56 is the lowest price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start at $110. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Book eight months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SOF to SAW.

  • Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SOF to SAW.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Of the flights that depart from Sofia Airport, 66.73% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SOF:

Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometers from the center of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.

  • If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOF to SAW sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are highlights.

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