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.
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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)
If you're coming in on a late Vienna Airport to Sofia Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SOF:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Sofia's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Sofia Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
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.