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Cheap flights from Varna to Istanbul from $142 VAR → IST, SAW

Varna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $171 with Balkan, 28 Nov – 5 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $142 with Turkish Airlines, 19 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$142, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$171, 28 Nov to 5 Dec
Usual return price
$176 to $258
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $171 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 5 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $176 to $258.

Cheapest return found recently

$171

28 Nov – 5 Dec · Balkan

Varna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 2:00 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 p.m. · 15 h 30 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$171

28 Nov – 5 Dec · Balkan

Varna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 2:00 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 p.m. · 15 h 30 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 $171 28 Nov – 5 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $162 to $235.

$171, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $162 to $235.

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 10 departure dates from 14 Nov to 3 Feb 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

83 fares on 10 departure dates

14 Nov – 15 Nov: $178, found 6 days ago18 Nov – 1 Dec: $274, found 2 days ago20 Nov – 25 Nov: $271, found 7 days ago22 Nov – 2 Dec: $182, found 2 days ago28 Nov – 5 Dec: $171, found 2 days ago1 Dec – 2 Dec: $253, found 3 days ago5 Dec – 15 Dec: $172, found 3 days ago31 Dec – 18 Jan 2027: $175, found 5 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027: $253, found 6 days ago3 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027: $259, found 4 days agoNovDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 15 Nov$178Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 1 Dec$274Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Nov – 25 Nov$271Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 2 Dec$182Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 5 Dec$171BalkanVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 2 Dec$253Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 15 Dec$172BalkanVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 18 Jan 2027$175BalkanVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027$253Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027$259Wizz Air MaltaVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $171.

November 2026From $171Cheapest seen5 departure dates28 Nov – 5 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1723 departure dates5 Dec – 15 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $2531 departure date2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $2591 departure date3 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates is usually $119 to $140.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$142

19 Nov · Turkish Airlines

Varna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 9:50 p.m. · 1 h 5 min trip

stops unknown

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$119

22 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Varna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 9:50 p.m. · 1 h 5 min trip

nonstop

found 5 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $142 19 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $101 17 Jan 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $94 to $116.

At $142, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

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 20 departure dates from 19 Nov to 24 Aug 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

20 fares on 20 departure dates

19 Nov: $142, found 2 days ago8 Dec: $118, found 4 days ago31 Dec: $116, found 6 days ago15 Jan 2027: $120, found 7 days ago17 Jan 2027: $101, found 6 days ago18 Jan 2027: $101, found 6 days ago14 Mar 2027: $128, found 7 days ago21 Mar 2027: $130, found 5 days ago22 Mar 2027: $119, found 5 days ago31 Mar 2027: $105, found 4 days ago1 Apr 2027: $135, found 5 days ago4 Apr 2027: $129, found 3 days ago13 Apr 2027: $143, found 2 days ago1 Jun 2027: $152, found 6 days ago12 Jun 2027: $122, found 5 days ago18 Aug 2027: $175, found 4 days ago19 Aug 2027: $139, found 4 days ago20 Aug 2027: $124, found 4 days ago23 Aug 2027: $124, found 4 days ago24 Aug 2027: $180, found 4 days agoDecJanMarAprJunAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
19 Nov$142Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)stops unknownfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
8 Dec$118Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
31 Dec$116Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jan 2027$120Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
17 Jan 2027$101Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$101Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
14 Mar 2027$128Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)3 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
21 Mar 2027$130Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
22 Mar 2027$119Turkish AirlinesVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
31 Mar 2027$105Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
1 Apr 2027$135Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
4 Apr 2027$129Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
13 Apr 2027$143Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jun 2027$152Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jun 2027$122Air SerbiaVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
18 Aug 2027$175Wizz Air MaltaVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
19 Aug 2027$139Air SerbiaVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
20 Aug 2027$124Air SerbiaVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
23 Aug 2027$124Air SerbiaVarna Airport (VAR) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
24 Aug 2027$180Wizz AirVarna Airport (VAR) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $101.

November 2026From $1421 departure date19 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $1162 departure dates31 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $101Cheapest seen3 departure dates17 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $1054 departure dates31 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $1293 departure dates4 Apr 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $1222 departure dates12 Jun 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $1245 departure dates20 Aug 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Varna to Istanbul

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 Varna to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% 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$200$178+7%46
7–13 days$193$170+4%48
14–29 days$186$168Cheapest seen48
30–59 days$189$175+2%37
60–89 days$259$162+39%27
90–179 days$189$184+2%29
180+ days$256$249+38%30

One-way

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way 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 — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$97$94Cheapest seen11
30–59 days$116$94+20%32
60–89 days$112$94+16%42
90–179 days$113$94+17%47
180+ days$122$109+26%49

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

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

Return

Constanta → Istanbul

120 km from Varna

$196

$25 more than flying from Varna

16 Nov – 20 Nov · CND → IST · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Bourgas → Istanbul

87 km from Varna

$321

$150 more than flying from Varna

4 Dec – 18 Dec · BOJ → SAW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 7 days ago

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

One-way

Constanta → Istanbul

120 km from Varna

$86

$56 less than flying from Varna

2 Dec · CND → IST · nonstop

found 5 days ago

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Bourgas → Istanbul

87 km from Varna

$171

$29 more than flying from Varna

22 Nov · BOJ → SAW · 1 stop

found 2 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 28 Nov – 5 Dec. 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 Varna to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $171 with Balkan, 28 Nov to 5 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $176 to $258.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $142 with Turkish Airlines, 19 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $101 with Wizz Air, 17 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 20 departure dates is usually $119 to $140.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $171, 28 Nov to 5 Dec, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $101, 17 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Varna to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $171 with Balkan, 28 Nov to 5 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $119 with Turkish Airlines, 22 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago.

How long is the flight from Varna to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 22 Mar 2027, takes 1 h 5 min from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Varna to Istanbul?

Between 14 Nov and 3 Feb 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Balkan on 3 and Wizz Air on 1. Between 19 Nov and 24 Aug 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest one-way on 12 of the 20 departure dates we hold, Air Serbia on 4 and Turkish Airlines on 3.

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