Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich one hour behind Sofia.
Every week, there are ten Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 07:30 Bulgaria Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 16:10 with Bulgaria Air.
Your SOF to ZRH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a snap with Bulgaria Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Bulgaria Air on this route.
Bulgaria Air is the most punctual carrier offering SOF to ZRH flights. A reliable 80.0% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and ZRH:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
62 € is the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start from 134 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOF to ZRH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SOF to ZRH.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights departing from Sofia Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SOF? If you're catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Reserve a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and discover more of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Zurich in January.
When booking your flight from Sofia Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOF to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top attractions. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Bern is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.