Connecting route · Austria → Bulgaria

Flights from Salzburg to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Salzburg to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Rome, about 5h 04m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 45m

Salzburg to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 45mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Rome

Best ways to fly from Salzburg to Sofia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

SZG Frankfurt (FRA) SOF

Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa

Wed10:15 SZG11:08 FRA2h 07m connection13:15 FRA16:19 SOFLufthansa + Bulgaria Air

21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 04m

SZG Rome (FCO) SOF

Leg 1: Sky Alps · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air

Tue13:00 SZG14:20 FCO2h 25m connection16:45 FCO19:13 SOFSky Alps + Wizz Air

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 13m

SZG Berlin (BER) SOF

Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air

Mon10:15 SZG11:14 BER4h 01m connection15:15 BER18:12 SOFEurowings + Wizz Air

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 57m

SZG Istanbul (IST) SOF

Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Wed19:30 SZG22:37 IST9h 08m connection07:45 IST08:36 SOFTurkish Airlines

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 06m

SZG Belgrade (BEG) SOF

Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia

One airline, one ticket ~3h 45m

SZG Vienna (VIE) SOF

Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair

Self-transfer likely ~4h 50m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 983 km610 miles
Journey time: 3h 45mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hSofia vs Salzburg
Currency in Sofia: USD
Airports: SZG → SOF

Flights from Salzburg to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Salzburg to Sofia?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Rome and Berlin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Salzburg to Sofia?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 983 km.

Where do you change planes between Salzburg and Sofia?

The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Rome (FCO), Berlin (BER) and Istanbul (IST). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Salzburg and Sofia?

Salzburg: Salzburg Airport (SZG). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).

What is the time difference between Salzburg and Sofia?

Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Salzburg.

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