Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Zurich is one hour behind Sofia and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from ten weekly Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Bulgaria Air is the earliest flight available. Bulgaria Air operates the latest service of the day at 16:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SOF to ZRH flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Bulgaria Air is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travelers choose to fly with Bulgaria Air on this route.
Bulgaria Air is a leader in on-time performance for SOF to ZRH flights, with 80.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SOF and ZRH include:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $60 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $167. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to ZRH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to ZRH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sofia Airport, 66.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sofia Airport is about 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the center of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Zurich in January.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 50ºF and 81ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºF and 45ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to ZRH sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 45 miles west to Basel to check off its top attractions. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 60 miles south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.