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Sofia.$79 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 30.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Zurich on Sun, Nov 30, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.
Sofia.$81 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Zurich on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.
Sofia.$88 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 23.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Zurich on Mon, Jun 23, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $88, select.
Sofia.$93 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 29.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Zurich on Fri, Aug 29, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $93, select.
Sofia.$103 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 20.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Fri, Mar 20, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.
Sofia.$103 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 10.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Fri, Oct 10, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $103, select.
Sofia.$104 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 19.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Thu, Feb 19, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.
Sofia.$104 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 28.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Mon, Jul 28, arriving in Sofia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Sofia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from $108
Jun
from $88
Jul
from $104
Aug
from $93
Sep
from $81
Oct
from $103
Nov
from $79
Dec
from $123
Jan
from $108
Feb
from $104
Mar
from $103
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Zurich to Sofia: Alternative routes

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

Zurich to Sofia: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$79
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Zurich to Sofia is $174. 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.
2 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Sofia.
SWISS, helvetic and Qatar Airways fly direct from Zurich to Sofia.
There are 9 flights per week flying from Zurich to Sofia, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Sofia is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 14 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, Air Serbia and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Traveling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.

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

  • Every week, there are ten Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport flights. If you want to take off early, opt for the 06:50 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:10 with Bulgaria Air.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your ZRH to SOF flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Bulgaria Air is your gateway to discovering Sofia (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Bulgaria Air.

  • With an impressive 92.31% of services landing on schedule, SWISS has the best on-time record for ZRH to SOF flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • $79 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at $174. These prices may change based on availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from ZRH to SOF, book your trip seven months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ZRH to SOF.

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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Of the flights that depart from Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Zurich Airport is about 8 miles from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ZRH:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:

  • Pick up a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia

  • Sofia Airport is roughly 7 miles from the center of Sofia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sofia. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Sofia Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with temperatures ranging from 57ºF to 86ºF.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to SOF in January. Temperatures average between 12ºF and 45ºF then.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • You've done Sofia, now it's time to explore other parts of Bulgaria. Journey around 80 miles south-east to Plovdiv to check off its top sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Varna is another must-experience destination in Bulgaria and is around 240 miles east of Sofia. No trip is complete without a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).

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