Varna to Sofia (VAR–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AZ6031
AZ ITA
223
8:30 AM
EET
9:20 AM
EET
0h 50m
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BT5102
BT airBaltic
223
8:30 AM
EET
9:20 AM
EET
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FB972
FB Bulgaria
223
8:30 AM
EET
9:20 AM
EET
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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A31152
A3 Aegean
223
8:30 AM
EET
9:20 AM
EET
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FB978
FB Bulgaria
223
4:30 PM
EET
5:20 PM
EET
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AZ6033
AZ ITA
223
4:30 PM
EET
5:20 PM
EET
0h 50m
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A31155
A3 Aegean
223
4:30 PM
EET
5:20 PM
EET
0h 50m
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FB974
FB Bulgaria
223
8:45 PM
EET
9:35 PM
EET
0h 50m
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AZ6034
AZ ITA
221
3:00 PM
EET T2
3:50 PM
EET
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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A31154
A3 Aegean
221
3:00 PM
EET TT2
3:50 PM
EET
0h 50m
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BT5100
BT airBaltic
223
3:00 PM
EET T2
3:50 PM
EET
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FB977
FB Bulgaria
223
3:00 PM
EET T2
3:50 PM
EET
0h 50m
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FB971
FB Bulgaria
223
6:00 PM
EET T2
6:50 PM
EET
0h 50m
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FB973
FB Bulgaria
223
7:15 PM
EET T2
8:05 PM
EET
0h 50m
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AZ6032
AZ ITA
223
7:15 PM
EET T2
8:05 PM
EET
0h 50m
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A31153
A3 Aegean
223
7:15 PM
EET TT2
8:05 PM
EET
0h 50m
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Varna to Sofia
4 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 50 Flights/wk 226 mi 0h 50m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

VAR–SOF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Bulgaria Air, Aegean Airlines and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 226 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VAR–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FB Bulgaria Air 19 223 0h50
A3 Aegean Airlines 13 223 0h50 Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 13 223 0h50 SkyTeam
BT airBaltic 5 223 0h50
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – A3, AZ, BT, FB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FB (24 flights/wk, 48%)
Star Alliance: A3 (13 flights/wk, 26%)
SkyTeam: AZ (13 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VAR to SOF direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VAR to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
346
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sofia from Varna

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric VAR→SOF OTP→SOF IST→SOF
Distance from VAR 126 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 2
Weekly flights 50 15 42
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of VAR with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sofia is 0 hours the same as Varna.
VAR: EET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Varna, it's 6:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
226 mi / 364 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m.

VAR–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Varna to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance226 mi / 364 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights50 out / 52 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: VAR
Full nameVarna Airport
IATA / ICAOVAR / LBWN
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VAR to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Varna Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 226 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, airBaltic and Bulgaria Air.
There are approximately 50 nonstop flights per week from VAR to SOF. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRL, HAM, IST, VIE, NUE, TLV, BER, BGY, LTN, FRA and HHN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SOF to VAR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OTP, IST and PDV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VAR to SOF

Varna Airport (VAR) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, airBaltic and Bulgaria Air. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

VAR to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VAR to SOF ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 226 miles (364 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Otopeni (OTP), Istanbul (IST) and Plovdiv (PDV).