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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zagreb Airport to Sofia Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM441. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Sofia

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zagreb to Sofia flights are currently cheapest in September.

Zagreb to Sofia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zagreb to Sofia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sofia.

Zagreb to Sofia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM162
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Zagreb to Sofia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zagreb to Sofia is RM441. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zagreb to Sofia. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM441.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Zagreb to Sofia.
The cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Sofia is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb Airport to Sofia Airport on Friday, 10 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zagreb Airport and Sofia Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sofia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sofia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sofia.

Travelling from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Zagreb Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Sofia is one hour ahead of Zagreb and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ZAG to SOF flight.

  • During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Flying into Sofia (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zagreb Airport to Sofia Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.

  • Among carriers operating ZAG to SOF flights, Ryanair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.

Handy information about Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Zagreb Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Zagreb to Zagreb Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Zagreb Airport to Sofia Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ZAG:

Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)

When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Zagreb Airport to Sofia Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sofia in March.

  • Book your flight from Zagreb Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you want to visit Sofia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to SOF sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Bulgaria

  • Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sofia. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 386 kilometres east of Sofia. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are the start of reasons to visit.

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