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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.

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

• Austrian Airlines
• Ryanair

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 136 € return, compared with 242 € via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 17 €–86 € 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.

Most connecting flights from Vienna to Sofia pass through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Vienna to Sofia route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 124 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 152 €, a difference of 28 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Sofia flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are National Palace of Culture, Sofia Central Station, and Vitosha Boulevard. These are among the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 and lands at 7:17
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 22:57.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of 136 €. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Vienna to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 63 €, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Easyrent
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• NU Car
• Priceless

Return flights from Vienna to Sofia range from 100 € to 183 €, with an average of 136 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 100 € counts as a good deal.