Zurich to Sofia (ZRH–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 6 | E90 | 2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air Also: QR | 3 | 223 | 2h10 | – | – | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sofia from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→SOF | BSL→SOF | FMM→SOF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 10m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · SOF: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
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.
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.
ZRH–SOF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to SOF
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air and Swiss. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to SOF ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 795 miles (1,279 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).