Travelling from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport.
Sofia is one hour ahead of Zadar and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your ZAD to SOF flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Sofia (and then seeing more of Bulgaria!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
At the moment, P955 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P1,910. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZAD to SOF.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ZAD to SOF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Zadar Airport (ZAD)
When it comes to Zadar Airport's on-time performance, 74.63% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Zadar to Zadar Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel close to ZAD? If you're catching an early flight from Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
Reserve a hotel near SOF if you're taking a late Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sofia Airport rental car and discover Sofia and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Surprice and NU Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Sofia Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to the centre of Sofia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sofia. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Zadar Airport to Sofia Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sofia, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZAD to SOF sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
Around 386 kilometres east of Sofia, Varna is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Experience major highlights starting with Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).