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Flights from Zurich to Sofia

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia (SOF) take about 2h 6m (1,279 km). SWISS, Bulgaria Air and airBaltic fly it. Lowest fare seen: $178 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Zurich →1 lounge at Zurich AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresSOF to Sofia: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Sofia →10 drop-off points, from €2.50

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Airlines flying Zurich to Sofia

Carriers on ZRH–SOF according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen✈ Bulgaria Airnonstop fare seen✈ airBalticnonstop fare seen✈ Helvetic Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Zurich to Sofia fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $178 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $88. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$17823 Nov 2026 · SWISS$102 · 1 stop7 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$38924 Dec 2026 · airBaltic$140 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$2305 Jan 2027 · Bulgaria Air$88 · 1 stop6 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $88 in January 2027, against $102 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zurich to Sofia, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Zurich to Sofia flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to Sofia?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia (SOF) takes about 2h 6m, covering 1,279 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zurich from Sofia by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Sofia Airport is 1,279 km (795 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Sofia?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–SOF route include SWISS, Bulgaria Air, airBaltic and Helvetic Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Sofia cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–SOF was $178 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 23 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Sofia?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $88 one-way, against $140 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Sofia?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $88 with one stop against $178 nonstop, a saving of $90. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich to Sofia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sofia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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