Flights Sofia → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Sofia to Shanghai have a typical range EUR 1164–2464, median EUR 1611. Full range across all 212 offers: EUR 737–3215. We analyzed 212 offers from 15 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Sofia → Shanghai
Based on 212 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Sofia → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · EUR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | — | — | — |
| Turkish Airlines | — | — | — |
| SWISS | — | — | — |
| Air Serbia | — | — | — |
| Air France | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| Emirates | — | — | — |
| Aegean Airlines | — | — | — |
| Pegasus Airlines | EUR 12 | EUR 25 | — |
| EgyptAir | — | — | — |
| Etihad Airways | — | EUR 70 | — |
| Austrian Airlines | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| Singapore Airlines | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Sofia to Shanghai cost?
Based on 212 offers · October 2026
Sofia to Shanghai flights ranged from EUR 737 to EUR 3215 across 212 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 212 offers.
These 212 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between EUR 1358 and EUR 2106
What hidden fees do Sofia to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Sofia to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 212 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (EUR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| LH | 19 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| LX | 35 | 2% |
| JU | 29 | 2% |
| AF | 47 | 4% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| A3 | 14 | 1% |
| PC | 42 | 3% |
| MS | 8 | 0% |
| EY | 50 | 2% |
| OS | 23 | 1% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
Air France: base ~EUR 1112 + fees EUR 47 = ~EUR 1159 total. EgyptAir: base ~EUR 2013 + fees EUR 8 = ~EUR 2021 total.
Air France's EUR 47 ancillary fees narrow the gap with EgyptAir's lower-fee model — the EUR 901 base difference shrinks to EUR 862 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Sofia to Shanghai?
15 airlines flew Sofia to Shanghai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (EUR) | Median (EUR) | Fees (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Turkish Airlines | 1 | — | 807 | n/a |
 Air France | 1 | — | 1159 | 47 (4%) |
 Aegean Airlines | 3 | 1171–1365 | 1171 | 14 (1%) |
 Emirates | 33 | 1309–2219 | 1401 | 20 (1%) |
 Pegasus Airlines | 4 | 1373–1512 | 1415 | 42 (3%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 41 | 807–2290 | 1460 | 10 (1%) |
 Air Serbia | 12 | 1049–1918 | 1501 | 29 (2%) |
 Swiss | 22 | 1180–1679 | 1510 | 35 (2%) |
 Sky Express | 4 | 1541–1680 | 1583 | n/a |
 Lufthansa | 75 | 1210–2529 | 1673 | 19 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 2 | 1556–1954 | 1755 | n/a |
 EgyptAir | 1 | — | 2021 | 8 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 2 | 2114–2165 | 2140 | 50 (2%) |
 Austrian | 8 | 2589–2754 | 2674 | 23 (1%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 3 | 2830–3085 | 2966 | 20 (1%) |
Where do the best Sofia → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Sofia to Shanghai flights
- Full-service carriers on Sofia–Shanghai cost 1.2x more than budget airlines (EUR 1701 vs EUR 1415 median; overall median EUR 1611).
- EY charges 6.2x more in ancillary fees than MS — EUR 50 vs EUR 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced EUR 108 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was EUR 1507. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Sofia to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 212 offers analyzed, Sofia to Shanghai flights range from EUR 737 to EUR 3215, with a median price of EUR 1611. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Sofia to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add EUR 21 to the base fare on Sofia to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Sofia to Shanghai including all fees?
- Turkish Airlines has the lowest median fare on Sofia to Shanghai at EUR 807 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Sofia–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was EUR 1507. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Sofia to Shanghai routes?
- Sofia to Shanghai has 15 airlines competing, creating a price range from EUR 737 to EUR 3215 across 212 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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