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Flights from Zagreb to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Zagreb to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Bucharest, about 2h 50m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 2h 50m
ZAGSOFVIE

Zagreb to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey2h 50mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Bucharest

Best ways to fly from Zagreb to Sofia

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

1
ZAG Vienna (VIE) SOF
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair
Mon11:30 ZAG12:06 VIE0h 54m connection13:00 VIE15:20 SOFAustrian Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 50m
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ZAG Bucharest (OTP) SOF
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: TAROM
Fri12:00 ZAG14:15 OTP4h 45m connection19:00 OTP19:53 SOFAir China + TAROM
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 53m
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3
ZAG Belgrade (BEG) SOF
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~3h 22m
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4
ZAG Kerkyra (CFU) SOF
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 00m
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ZAG Naples (NAP) SOF
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 11m
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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
679 km422 miles
Journey time
2h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hSofia vs Zagreb
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
ZAG → SOF

Flights from Zagreb to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zagreb to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Bucharest and Belgrade. 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 Zagreb to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 679 km.
Where do you change planes between Zagreb and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Bucharest (OTP), Belgrade (BEG) and Kerkyra (CFU). Austrian Airlines flies both legs via Vienna, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zagreb and Sofia?
Zagreb: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).
What is the time difference between Zagreb and Sofia?
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Zagreb.

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