Zurich to Sofia (ZRH–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX1390
LX Swiss
290
7:05 AM
CEST
10:20 AM
EEST
2h 15m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FB492+1
FB Bulgaria
221
10:40 AM
CEST
1:50 PM
EEST
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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FB491+2
FB Bulgaria
221
8:30 AM
EEST T2
9:50 AM
CEST
2h 20m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LX1391
LX Swiss
290
1:10 PM
EEST T2
2:23 PM
CEST
2h 13m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 3h 35m CXETLX → FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 3h 55m AIAZLH → LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h AZDEET → ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 50m AIAZLO → LOSKTP Warsaw (WAW) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 5h BTFBJU → AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
HAM Hamburg 5h 3m AIAZCX → W6 Hamburg (HAM) to Sofia flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 5h 15m AZETLX → FB Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Sofia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 15m AFG3KQ → AFFB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Sofia flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 20m ACAIAZ → FR Copenhagen (CPH) to Sofia flights
PRG Prague 5h 25m ACAIAZ → FBW6 Prague (PRG) to Sofia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Sofia
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 795 mi 2h 13m nonstop +1h ahead

ZRH–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 795 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sofia (SOF) Sofia to Zurich flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 7 290 2h15 – Star Alliance –
FB Bulgaria Air Also: QR 4 221 2h10 – – QR
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
290 Embraer E190-E2 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: FB (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VIE ~3h 35m MUC ~3h 55m FRA ~4h 0m BLQ ~4h 25m TIA ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,997
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sofia from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric ZRH→SOF BSL→SOF FMM→SOF
Distance from ZRH – 49 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 11 7 9
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 10m 2h
Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Sofia flights · Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia flights · Stuttgart (STR) to Sofia flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Sofia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
795 mi / 1,279 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Bulgaria joined the Schengen area in January 2025. Swiss citizens can enter, live, and work in Bulgaria without a visa or time limit under EU-Swiss bilateral agreements on free movement. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance795 mi / 1,279 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Sofia Airport take about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 795 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ZRH to SOF: Swiss and Bulgaria Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Munich and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SOF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from SOF to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BSL, FMM and STR. 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 ZRH to SOF

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and Bulgaria Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to SOF is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 795 miles (1,279 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).