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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 7:32
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 22:57.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Sofia:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Vienna to Sofia takes 1h 32m, covering 1.294 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Vienna to Sofia range from 108 € to 193 €, with an average of 146 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 108 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the 146 € route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 106 € return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with 147 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 25 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Sofia flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Vienna to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 65 €, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 19 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• NU Car
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• Priceless
• Easyrent

Flights from Vienna to Sofia usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Sofia route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

Most connecting flights from Vienna to Sofia pass through Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Vienna to Sofia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 135 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 162 €, a difference of 27 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Vienna and Sofia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Austrian Airlines
• Ryanair

Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Vienna (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

National Palace of Culture is one of the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Vienna to Sofia flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.