Cheap flights from Zürich To Sofia from £73

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Tue, Jul 21
Zürich ZRHSofia SOF
£73
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Mon, Jul 20
Zürich ZRHSofia SOF
£75
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Tue, Jul 28
Zürich ZRHSofia SOF
£83
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Thu, Jul 30
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£85
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Mon, Jul 27
Zürich ZRHSofia SOF
£90
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Sat, Jul 25
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How much do flights To Sofia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£73

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£312

Cheapest round-trip

£127

Average round-trip

£211

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Sofia airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and taxi. Best value: Bus line 84.

Sofia is served by Sofia Airport (SOF), located approximately 10 km east of the city center. The airport offers several convenient airport transfers to city center destinations, including metro, bus, taxi, and ride-hailing services. The Sofia Metro provides a direct connection to the central railway station and key downtown areas, while buses offer a budget-friendly alternative. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available around the clock for door-to-door convenience. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

18-25 min

BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

fast and affordable

30-45 min

BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

BGN 1.60; single ticket (approx. $0.90 USD)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trains

15-35 min

BGN 15 – BGN 25; metered; approx. $8–14 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-35 min

BGN 12 – BGN 22; varies with demand; approx. $7–12 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-35 min

BGN 40 – BGN 70; pre-booked; approx. $22–38 USD

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

15-35 min

BGN 50 – BGN 100; per day; approx. $27–55 USD

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in BGN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro tickets can be purchased at station vending machines or with contactless payment.
  • Use only official taxi companies with meters displayed; avoid unmarked vehicles.
  • Bus tickets must be validated on board; purchase from kiosks or the driver.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying To Sofia

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Sofia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1280 km
Worth visiting
Rila Monastery

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Sofia in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Swiss International Air Lines
------------1------
Bulgaria Air
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Swiss International Air Lines
111111---
Bulgaria Air
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Swiss International Air Lines
111111---
Bulgaria Air
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Swiss International Air Lines
1111---1---
Bulgaria Air
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Sofia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
VuelingVLGVYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sofia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-4°C
February6°C-2°C
March10°C1°C
April15°C4°C
May19°C8°C
June24°C12°C
July28°C15°C
August28°C15°C
September23°C11°C
October16°C6°C
November11°C2°C
December5°C-1°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
-4°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
6 Jun
75%
26°C13°C
13 Jun
86%
23°C12°C
Sunday
7 Jun
78%
24°C13°C
14 Jun
73%
20°C10°C
Monday
8 Jun
73%
24°C12°C
15 Jun
85%
11°C8°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
73%
25°C12°C
16 Jun
73%
19°C5°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
73%
26°C12°C
17 Jun
73%
20°C8°C
Thursday
11 Jun
27°C12°C
18 Jun
73%
23°C9°C
Friday
12 Jun
73%
27°C13°C
19 Jun
26°C11°C
The distance between Zürich and Sofia is 1280 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Wizz Air, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet, and Vueling. Zürich and Sofia have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Sofia?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Sofia takes around 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Zürich and Sofia?
The flight distance between Zürich and Sofia is 1280 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Sofia?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Sofia. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Bulgaria Air, Swiss International Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Varna, Eindhoven, Edinburgh, Athens, Brussels, Prague, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Lisbon, Belfast, Madrid, Milan, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Dortmund.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Sofia?
The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Sofia?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Sofia with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet, Vueling.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Sofia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Sofia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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