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Cheap flights from Istanbul to Sofia from $45 IST, SAW → SOF

Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)

The cheapest return found recently is $122 with Pegasus Airlines, 26 Nov – 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $45 with Pegasus Airlines, 22 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$45, Pegasus Airlines, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$122, 26 Nov to 27 Nov
Usual return price
$110 to $132
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from $83 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 20 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 29 departure dates is usually $110 to $132.

Cheapest return found recently

$122

26 Nov – 27 Nov · Pegasus Airlines

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)

Leaves 11:40 a.m. · Return leaves 7:20 p.m. · 2 h 35 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$122

26 Nov – 27 Nov · Pegasus Airlines

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)

Leaves 11:40 a.m. · Return leaves 7:20 p.m. · 2 h 35 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $122 26 Nov – 27 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $83 24 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $75 to $121.

At $122, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 29 departure dates from 13 Nov to 30 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

395 fares on 29 departure dates

13 Nov – 20 Nov: $121, found 5 days ago17 Nov – 28 Nov: $130, found 6 days ago26 Nov – 27 Nov: $122, found 2 days ago28 Nov – 16 Dec: $116, found 3 days ago9 Dec – 21 Dec: $116, found 6 days ago10 Dec – 20 Dec: $138, found 6 days ago11 Dec – 18 Dec: $92, found 6 days ago12 Dec – 18 Dec: $93, found 6 days ago14 Dec – 28 Dec: $188, found 8 days ago16 Dec – 21 Dec: $118, found 5 days ago23 Dec – 6 Jan 2027: $90, found 6 days ago25 Dec – 17 Jan 2027: $94, found 3 days ago10 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027: $114, found 3 days ago12 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027: $94, found 3 days ago21 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $91, found 8 days ago24 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027: $83, found 3 days ago1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $123, found 5 days ago7 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027: $133, found 6 days ago16 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027: $132, found 3 days ago17 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027: $151, found 3 days ago21 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027: $131, found 4 days ago14 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027: $110, found 6 days ago17 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027: $128, found 8 days ago19 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027: $169, found 2 days ago3 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027: $169, found 5 days ago12 May 2027 – 17 May 2027: $122, found 3 days ago14 May 2027 – 20 May 2027: $130, found 2 days ago1 Jun 2027 – 8 Jun 2027: $123, found 2 days ago30 Oct 2027 – 1 Nov 2027: $150, found 7 days agoNovDecJanFebMarMayOct
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 20 Nov$121Turkish AirlinesIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Nov – 28 Nov$130Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Nov – 27 Nov$122Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 16 Dec$116Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Dec – 21 Dec$116Turkish AirlinesIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 20 Dec$138Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 18 Dec$92Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 18 Dec$93Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 28 Dec$188Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 21 Dec$118Turkish AirlinesIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 6 Jan 2027$90Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 17 Jan 2027$94Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027$114Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027$94Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$91Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027$83Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$123Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027$133Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027$132Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027$151Turkish AirlinesIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027$131Turkish AirlinesIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027$110Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027$128TaromIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027$169Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027$169Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 May 2027 – 17 May 2027$122Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 May 2027 – 20 May 2027$130TaromIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jun 2027 – 8 Jun 2027$123Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Oct 2027 – 1 Nov 2027$150Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $83.

November 2026From $1164 departure dates28 Nov – 16 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $908 departure dates23 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $83Cheapest seen4 departure dates24 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1235 departure dates1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1103 departure dates14 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $1691 departure date3 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $1222 departure dates12 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $1231 departure date1 Jun 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
October 2027From $1501 departure date30 Oct 2027 – 1 Nov 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $46 to $65.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$45

22 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)

Leaves 1:00 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$45

22 Jan 2027 · Pegasus Airlines

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)

Leaves 1:00 p.m. · 1 h 20 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $45 22 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $40 23 Mar 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $40 to $137.

$45, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $40 to $137.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates from 19 Jan 2027 to 11 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027 costs $43: $2 less than the cheapest found recently.

Pegasus Airlines · Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF) · nonstop · found 6 days ago

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Every date we hold

87 fares on 14 departure dates

19 Jan 2027: $43, found 6 days ago22 Jan 2027: $45, found 2 days ago23 Jan 2027: $45, found 7 days ago5 Mar 2027: $64, found 7 days ago6 Mar 2027: $66, found 7 days ago16 Mar 2027: $47, found 5 days ago23 Mar 2027: $40, found 7 days ago30 Mar 2027: $61, found 7 days ago6 Jul 2027: $57, found 6 days ago13 Jul 2027: $80, found 5 days ago10 Sept 2027: $80, found 5 days ago7 Oct 2027: $61, found 6 days ago8 Oct 2027: $65, found 6 days ago11 Oct 2027: $64, found 4 days agoJanMarJulSepOct
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
19 Jan 2027$43Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
22 Jan 2027$45Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
23 Jan 2027$45Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
5 Mar 2027$64Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
6 Mar 2027$66Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
16 Mar 2027$47Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
23 Mar 2027$40Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
30 Mar 2027$61Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
6 Jul 2027$57Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
13 Jul 2027$80TaromIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
10 Sept 2027$80TaromIstanbul New Airport (IST) → Sofia Airport (SOF)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
7 Oct 2027$61Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
8 Oct 2027$65Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
11 Oct 2027$64Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Sofia Airport (SOF)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $40.

January 2027From $433 departure dates19 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $40Cheapest seen5 departure dates23 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $572 departure dates6 Jul 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
September 2027From $801 departure date10 Sept 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
October 2027From $613 departure dates7 Oct 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Sofia

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Sofia?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$133$119+16%26
7–13 days$126$93+10%32
14–29 days$114$75Cheapest seen44
30–59 days$117$80+3%49
60–89 days$120$83+5%48
90–179 days$117$84+3%49
180+ days$122$108+7%38

One-way

The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
60–89 days$43$40Cheapest seen17
90–179 days$53$40+23%40
180+ days$63$54+45%34

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Istanbul → Nis

135 km from Sofia

$131

$9 more than flying to Sofia

23 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · IST → INI · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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One-way

Istanbul → Nis

135 km from Sofia

$84

$39 more than flying to Sofia

31 Jul 2027 · IST → INI · nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 26 Nov – 27 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

The cheapest return found recently is $122 with Pegasus Airlines, 26 Nov to 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $83 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 29 departure dates is usually $110 to $132.

How much is a one-way flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $45 with Pegasus Airlines, 22 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $40 with Pegasus Airlines, 23 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $46 to $65.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Sofia?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $83, 24 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $40, 23 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $122 with Pegasus Airlines, 26 Nov to 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $45 with Pegasus Airlines, 22 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sofia?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 22 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sofia?

Between 13 Nov and 30 Oct 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 22 of the 29 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 5 and Tarom on 2. Between 19 Jan 2027 and 11 Oct 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 12 of the 14 departure dates we hold, and Tarom on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work