Vienna to Sofia (VIE–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR182
FR Ryanair
320
6:00 AM
CET T1
8:40 AM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS771
OS Austrian
320
9:20 AM
CET TT3
11:50 AM
EET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3766
FR Ryanair
320
6:12 PM
CET T1
8:52 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS779
OS Austrian
E95
9:25 PM
CET T3
11:55 PM
EET
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS780
OS Austrian
320
7:55 AM
EET T2
8:35 AM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS772
OS Austrian
E95
12:35 PM
EET T2
1:10 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR183
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:55 PM
EET T2
2:35 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS776
OS Austrian
320
6:45 PM
EET T2
7:20 PM
CET
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3765
FR Ryanair
320
10:05 PM
EET T2
10:45 PM
CET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vienna to Sofia
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 500 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

VIE–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Austrian Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 500 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OS Austrian Airlines 14 320, E95 1h30 Star Alliance
FR Ryanair 10 320 1h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FR, OS
E95 Embraer 195 – OS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: OS (14 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: FR (10 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VIE to SOF direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,502
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
VIE: CET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
500 mi / 804 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Austria and Bulgaria are both EU member states. Austrian citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter, live, and work in Bulgaria with no visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area for air and sea borders in 2024, so air travelers face no passport control.

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance500 mi / 804 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 31 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 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 VIE to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m. The route covers 500 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Austrian Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from VIE to SOF. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EIN, LTN, BUD, TBS, PRG, MXP, HRG, BEG, JED, FRA, AGP, OTP, BLQ, AUH, BVA, VAR, HAM, VLC, MAD, MUC, ATH, CPH, CGN, FCO, WAW, CRL, SAW, IST, ZRH, MLA, DXB, DUB, CDG, AMS, BRI, KRK, BGY, BER, LHR, PMI, TLV, MAN, STN, EDI, DOH, NAP, RIX, BCN, PFO, ALC and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
Yes, return flights from SOF to VIE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 VIE to SOF

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Austrian Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

VIE to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to SOF ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (804 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.