Travelling 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 travelling 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)
₹ 5,291 is the lowest price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 10,901. 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 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, 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)
If you have a late Sofia Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAW:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
If you're travelling 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 and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. 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 kilometres 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 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are highlights.
