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

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500 mi airlines 37/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NH5635cs
NH All Nippon
E95
9:10 AM
CEST T3
11:40 AM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS771+2
OS Austrian
E95
9:20 AM
CEST T3
11:50 AM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS773
OS Austrian
320
12:50 PM
CEST T3
3:20 PM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS775
OS Austrian
320
3:00 PM
CEST T3
5:30 PM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR182
FR Ryanair
73H
5:55 PM
CEST T1
8:30 PM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS779
OS Austrian
E95
9:25 PM
CEST T3
11:55 PM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5636cs
NH All Nippon
E95
8:00 AM
EEST T2
8:35 AM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS780+2
OS Austrian
E95
8:00 AM
EEST T2
8:35 AM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS772
OS Austrian
E95
12:35 PM
EEST T2
1:10 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS774
OS Austrian
320
4:05 PM
EEST T2
4:40 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR183
FR Ryanair
73H
4:50 PM
EEST T2
5:30 PM
CEST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS776
OS Austrian
320
6:55 PM
EEST T2
7:30 PM
CEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vienna to Sofia
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 500 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 67 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, 67 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 Also: NH 28 320, E95 1h30 Star Alliance NH
FR Ryanair 6 73H 1h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – OS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
E95 Embraer 195 – NH, OS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: OS (28 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: FR (6 flights/wk, 18%)
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
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,760
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: CEST · SOF: EEST

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 35m.
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 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 36 return
1-stop connections67 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 35m. The route covers 500 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Austrian Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from VIE to SOF. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RMO, TSF, MAN, LTN, TBS, LCA, EVN, VAR, SUF, NCE, JED, BEG, ORY, BRI, DUB, PFO, MUC, OTP, BRU, AUH, LIS, EDI, FRA, PMI, HAM, SAW, FCO, CRL, BSL, AGP, ATH, BCN, AMM, IST, DXB, PRG, BUD, MAD, BGY, WAW, CDG, BER, AMS, MLA, CGN, AYT, OPO, CPH, STN, ZRH, TLV, VLC, KRK, BLQ, NAP, ALC, STR, BVA, DOH, LHR, EIN, ZAG, RIX, MXP, CTA, HRG 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.
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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 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (804 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RMO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.