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Flights Vienna — Sofia

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Cheap flights Vienna — Sofia

Below you can see the best deals on flights Vienna — Sofia for upcoming dates. Direct and connecting flights from various airlines — compare prices and choose the right ticket.

The lowest price for the next 2 months is on 25 July, from AED 153.

Top 10 cheap flights Vienna — Sofia

Direct flights Vienna — Sofia

Direct flight options for Vienna — Sofia with no stopovers on upcoming dates. A direct flight is faster and more convenient — especially when travelling with luggage or children.

The fastest direct flight is operated by Austrian — travel time is 1 h 30 min.

Top 10 direct flights Vienna — Sofia

About the Vienna — Sofia flight

On this page, you can find and book flights from Vienna to Sofia. The 818 km flight takes just over an hour, and with around 20 flights per week, you can easily find a convenient departure time. Before your trip, we recommend checking how to get to Vienna Airport and the fastest ways to reach the city center from Sofia Airport.

The main carriers on this route are Austrian Airlines and Ryanair. Ticket prices change constantly based on demand, so use the price chart and calendar on this page to find the best deal.

Return route:return route: flights Sofia → Vienna

Flight schedule Vienna — Sofia

The table shows direct flights Vienna → Sofia on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 30 min. Regular flights are operated by Austrian, FR and United Airlines. Departures from Vienna International Airport airports, arrivals at Sofia Airport.

For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.

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Flight ticket prices by day: Vienna — Sofia

Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Vienna — Sofia by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 153 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 354 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.

 
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Prices by month

Vienna → Sofia, average one-way price

MonthAverage priceLevelMonthAverage priceLevelMonthAverage priceLevel
JanAED 316lowMayAED 401highSepAED 381medium
FebAED 296lowJunAED 441highOctAED 336medium
MarAED 336mediumJulAED 486highNovAED 296low
AprAED 381mediumAugAED 466highDecAED 421high

Some values are estimated based on seasonality.

When to fly

The warmest month in Sofia is August with an average temperature of 26.5°C, while the coldest is January. The highest rainfall occurs in June (about 93.8 mm), whereas September and October are characterized by the driest weather with the fewest rainy days.

The lowest flight prices are recorded in August and July — starting AED 155 and AED 155 respectively. The most expensive month to buy tickets is April, when the starting price is AED 354.

In terms of balancing weather conditions and travel costs, September is considered one of the best months to visit. We recommend avoiding bookings for December and April if your goal is maximum budget savings.

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How to get the best deal on a Vienna — Sofia ticket

  • Book your tickets 4–6 weeks before departure to catch deals starting AED 155.
  • Fly with the low-cost carrier Ryanair for the lowest prices, but be sure to check carry-on luggage dimensions in advance to avoid extra fees at the airport.
  • Use the low-price calendar on this page: shifting your departure date by just 1–2 days can often reduce the flight cost by 20–30%.
  • Choose Austrian Airlines if you prefer full service and convenient connections, but try to avoid flying on Fridays and Sundays when demand and prices rise.

Airlines

There are about 20 flights per week from Vienna to Sofia. The main carriers providing regular service are Austrian Airlines and the low-cost airline Ryanair. To choose a suitable departure time and see a detailed schedule for specific days of the week, check the interactive list below.

  • Austrian
    AustrianOS
    19x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 6814.6M pax/year
    • Direct flight VIE → SOF19x/week
      Duration
      1h 30m
      Days
      un,MonS
    94.9%Open →
  • FR
    FRFR
    1x/week
    • Direct flight VIE → SOF1x/week
      Days
      un,MonS
    3.4%
  • United Airlines
    United AirlinesUA
    1x/week
    WebsiteFleet: 956165M pax/year
    • Direct flight VIE → SOF1x/week
      Days
      un,MonS
    1.7%Open →

Cities and airports on the Vienna — Sofia route

Flights Vienna — Sofia depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive at Sofia Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.

Departure

Vienna

VIE
Austria
About the cityHow to get thereWeatherAll about the country Austria
Arrival

Sofia

SOF
Bulgaria
About the cityHow to get thereWeatherAll about the country Bulgaria
Departure airports
Arrival airports

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Frequently asked questions about the Vienna — Sofia flight

How long is the flight from Vienna to Sofia?

A direct flight takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The air distance between the cities is approximately 818 km.

Which airlines fly this route?

Regular flights are operated by Austrian Airlines and Ryanair, providing a steady connection between the cities.

Are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights are available on this route; there are about 20 direct flights per week.

How much is the cheapest ticket?

Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on the departure date. You can see the current minimum in the low-price calendar on our page.

Which airport does the flight arrive at?

Flights from Austria arrive at Sofia International Airport (SOF), which is the main aviation hub in Bulgaria.

Where else you can fly from Vienna

Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main∙16 July
AED 151
Zurich
Zurich∙30 June
AED 225
Brussels
Brussels∙7 July
AED 156
Warsaw
Warsaw∙27 June
AED 51
Istanbul
Istanbul∙30 June
AED 318
London
London∙15 July
AED 74
Paris
Paris∙28 June
AED 136
Milan
Milan∙8 July
AED 164
Amsterdam
Amsterdam∙14 July
AED 289
Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf∙12 July
AED 109
Hamburg
Hamburg∙2 July
AED 153
Venice
Venice∙15 July
AED 212
Berlin
Berlin∙12 July
AED 52
Madrid
Madrid∙7 July
AED 208
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv∙7 July
AED 268

Where else you can fly to Sofia from

Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv∙5 July
AED 439
Varna
Varna∙2 July
AED 182
Belgrade
Belgrade∙2 July
AED 241
Prague
Prague∙20 July
AED 123