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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 and lands at 8:54
• Latest: departs at 16:30 and lands at 18:44.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Sofia.

A direct flight from Zurich to Sofia takes 2h 14m, covering 2.055 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 Zurich to Sofia range from 250 € to 387 €, with an average of 314 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 250 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the 314 € route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 188 € return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with 319 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 45 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Bulgaria Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-way fares from Zurich to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 146 €, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Zurich to Sofia usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Zurich to Sofia route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Sofia most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Zurich to Sofia. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 292 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 336 €, a difference of 44 €.

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 Zurich and Sofia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Bulgaria Air

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 23m, compared to 5h 02m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 5h 18m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (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 Zurich to Sofia flights:

• SWISS: 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:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Bulgaria Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Helvetic Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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