$27 Flights from Vienna (VIE) to Sofia (SOF)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $68. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Sofia from $27 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vienna to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Vienna to Sofia

Vienna to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vienna to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

Vienna to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$27
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 34 mins
Most popular airlineAustrian Airlines
Average flights per week51

Finding cheap flights from Vienna to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Vienna to Sofia is $62. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Vienna to Sofia.
Austrian Airlines, United and Ryanair fly direct from Vienna to Sofia.
There are 51 flights per week flying from Vienna to Sofia, as of June 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Sofia is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Traveling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • The timezone in Sofia is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Vienna.

  • You can choose from 31 weekly Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Austrian operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.

  • Leave enough time to make your VIE to SOF flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Traveling to Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is a snap with Austrian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • Austrian Airlines is the top choice for travelers on this route.

  • Austrian Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for VIE to SOF flights, with 85.86% of services reaching their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • Right now, $27 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $62. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from VIE to SOF, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from VIE to SOF.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport.

Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)

  • Vienna Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from VIE touch down on schedule 80% of the time.

  • Central Vienna to Vienna Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near VIE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sofia in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 55ºF and 90ºF.

  • Search for cheap tickets from VIE to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºF and 45ºF on average.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sofia. Around 80 miles away to the south-east, popular attractions include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Center for Contemporary History.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 240 miles east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are key reasons to visit.

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