- Must visit
National Archaeological Museum
Bulgaria’s leading archaeological museum, housed in a former mosque and displaying Thracian, Roman, and medieval treasures.
Flights from Venice to Sofia depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $17 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 577 miles (929 km) distance in 1h 45m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 577 miles (929 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€17) |
Flights per day 42 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$605
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Flights per day
46
Distance
929 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Venice to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Sofia will cost around $605 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Sofia without transferring at least once.
LO310 · LO635
LO310 · LO631
TK1870 · TK1127
TK1868 · TK1127
TK1868 · TK1027
OS542+
OS773
OS550+
OS771
OS548+
OS779
LH9457+
LH1704
EN8203+
LH1704Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $17.
Distance: 577 miles (929 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$164 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 18m Average total duration 18h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Sofia:
A bus is $90 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Sofia costing on average $164 (€164).
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 48m.
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Sofia flights for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1127 · AF1888+ AF6621 | 9:25 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 34h10 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1127+ AF6639 · AF6621 | 9:25 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 34h10 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1127 · AF1088+ AF6621 | 9:25 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 34h10 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1868 · TK1027 | 9:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 21h50 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9455+ LH103 · LH1428 | 9:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 7h05 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1868 · TK1029 | 9:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 9h25 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1661+ LX1104+ LX3818 | 10:20 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 7h20 | 6:40 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH325+ OS210 · OS775 | 10:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 6h15 | 6:10 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS542+ OS773 | 10:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 3h25 | 3:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS542+ OS775 | 10:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 6h15 | 6:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH325 · LH1428 | 10:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 6h05 | 6:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1427 · AF1888+ AF6621 | 12:20 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 31h15 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1427+ AF6639 · AF6621 | 12:20 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 31h15 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1427 · AF1088+ AF6621 | 12:20 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 31h15 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1427+ AF6634 · AF6621 | 12:20 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 31h15 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9457+ LH1704 | 1:25 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 4h15 | 6:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8203+ LH1704 | 1:25 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 4h15 | 6:40 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1872 · TK1029 | 2:05 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h15 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1872 · TK1031 | 2:05 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 23h55 | 3:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1872 · TK1027 | 2:05 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 17h40 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH327 · LH1430 | 2:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 7h10 | 10:50 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH327+ LO380 · LO635 | 2:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 10h15 | 1:55 AM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1727 · AF1088+ AF6621 | 3:30 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 28h05 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1727+ AF6634 · AF6621 | 3:30 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 28h05 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1727 · AF1888+ AF6621 | 3:30 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 28h05 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1727+ AF6639 · AF6621 | 3:30 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 28h05 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9459+ LH1706 | 5:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h00 | 11:15 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8205+ LH1706 | 5:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h00 | 11:15 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8205+ OS188 · OS779 | 5:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h40 | 11:55 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9459+ OS188 · OS779 | 5:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h40 | 11:55 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1227+ AF6634 · AF6621 | 6:45 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 24h50 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1227 · AF1888+ AF6621 | 6:45 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 24h50 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS548+ OS779 | 7:10 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 3h45 | 11:55 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO312 · LO635 | 7:25 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h30 | 1:55 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1870 · TK1031 | 8:00 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 18h00 | 3:00 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1870 · TK1027 | 8:00 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 11h45 | 8:45 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1870 · TK1029 | 8:00 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 23h20 | 8:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 6428 | 8:55 PM Treviso Airport | 1h45 | 11:40 PM Sofia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1527 · AF1888+ AF6621 | 9:10 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 22h25 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1527+ AF6634 · AF6621 | 9:10 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 22h25 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1327+ AF6634 · AF6621 | 5:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 13h40 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1327 · AF1888+ AF6621 | 5:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 13h40 | 8:35 PM Sofia Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8199+ LH1702 | 6:30 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 4h40 | 12:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9461+ LH1702 | 6:30 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 4h40 | 12:10 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH333 · LH1426 | 6:40 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 5h45 | 1:25 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS550+ OS773 | 7:00 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 7h20 | 3:20 PM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS550+ OS771 | 7:00 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 3h40 | 11:40 AM Sofia Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Bulgaria’s leading archaeological museum, housed in a former mosque and displaying Thracian, Roman, and medieval treasures.
A major branch of the National Gallery featuring Bulgarian and international art in a large modern exhibition space.
This museum traces Sofia’s past from antiquity to modern times, with standout displays in the restored Central Mineral Baths.
Sofia’s iconic pedestrian boulevard lined with historic buildings, churches, shops, and constant city life.
A long Roman-era pedestrian zone with ruins, fountains, and metro access, ideal for understanding ancient Serdica.
A vast landscaped park with lakes, sports facilities, and quiet paths, favored by locals for walks and relaxation.
Shopska salad mixes tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, and sirene cheese. It is a Bulgarian staple and a classic start to meals across Sofia.
Tarator is a cold yogurt soup with cucumber, dill, garlic, and walnuts. It is especially traditional in summer and widely loved in Bulgarian homes.
Banitsa is a flaky pastry filled most often with eggs and sirene cheese. It is a beloved breakfast and a symbol of Bulgarian home cooking and holidays.
Upscale venue focused on modern Balkan and Bulgarian tasting menus, polished service, and a contemporary fine dining setting.
Refined Bulgarian restaurant in a historic house, known for seasonal local cuisine, regional wines, and an elegant but warm atmosphere.
Traditional Bulgarian tavern with folk style decor, grilled meats, salads, and classic dishes in a lively, old Sofia setting.
Budget-friendly for Europe. Hotels, meals, and public transport usually cost less than in major EU capitals, making Sofia good value for tourists.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is good. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare; larger tips are optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Sofia by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice to Sofia flights use the Venice Marco Polo Airport to Sofia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Sofia airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Venice Marco Polo Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venice Marco Polo Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Treviso Airport is 3 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Treviso Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Treviso Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Treviso Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Sofia Airport is 6 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sofia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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