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Among airlines operating Vienna to Sofia flights:

• Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Vienna and Sofia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Austrian Airlines
• Ryanair

Flights from Vienna to Sofia usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Sofia:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $158 round-trip, compared to $280 via a layover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Vienna to Sofia pass through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Vienna to Sofia route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $144 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $176, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Sofia route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Sofia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are Sofia City Centre, Vitosha Boulevard and The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:17 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 10:57 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $158. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Vienna to Sofia takes 1h 32m, covering 500 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $105 to $1,033. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vienna to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $50, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Vienna (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· MEXRENTACAR
· Easyrent
· Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
· NU Car
· Priceless

Round-trip flights from Vienna to Sofia range from $116 to $212, with an average of $158 over the past 12 months. Anything below $116 counts as a good deal.