⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Sofia to Varna flights

Sofia (SOF) to Varna (VAR): 226 miles (364 km) great-circle, about 0h 55m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $179 round-trip on airline FB, nonstop, departing April 29, 2026.

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Depart
SOF
Sofia, Bulgaria
07:00
2026-04-29
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Arrive
VAR
Varna, Bulgaria
Returns 08:30
2026-04-30
Stops
non-stop
Distance
226 mi
Est. nonstop time
0h 55m
Trip type
Round-trip
$179
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Sofia to Varna fare fly?

$179 round-trip, airline FB FB971, departing 2026-04-29 at 07:00, returning 2026-04-30. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Thursday 1 night later; the fare was observed 4 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Sofia from Varna?

  • Distance: 226 miles (364 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 0h 55m.
  • Departure airport: Sofia Airport (SOF), Sofia, Bulgaria, UTC+3 on April 29, 2026.
  • Arrival: Varna Airport (VAR), Bulgaria, UTC+3 on April 29, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Bulgaria.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 230 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: airline FB FB971, non-stop, round-trip, 1 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Sofia to Varna fare compare with other routes from SOF?

At $179, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SOF (median $161). That is 79.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the SOF median of 21.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SOF of similar length: Belgrade (213 mi) at $124 and Istanbul (290 mi) at $131.

SOF to VAR is the only one of 30 SOF routes where airline FB priced cheapest. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from SOF.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/Sofia, Europe/Sofia; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Sofia to Varna flight questions

How far is Sofia from Varna by plane?

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Sofia is about 226 miles (364 km) from Varna on a great-circle line from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR), heading east. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from SOF. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Varna?

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About 0h 55m nonstop by our estimate for 226 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded airline FB fare was nonstop. Routes from SOF of similar length: Belgrade (213 mi) at $124 and Istanbul (290 mi) at $131.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Varna?

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On April 29, 2026, Sofia was on UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) and Varna on UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Sofia was 12:00 in Varna. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Sofia to Varna?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $179 per person round-trip on airline FB flight FB971, departing April 29, 2026, returning April 30, 2026, nonstop. At $179, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SOF (median $161). That is 79.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the SOF median of 21.2 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Sofia to Varna?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop airline FB flight, FB971, on April 29, 2026. From SOF, 14 of 30 were. SOF to VAR is the only one of 30 SOF routes where airline FB priced cheapest. Varna Airport (VAR) sits at 230 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Sofia to Varna?

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It departs Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, and arrives at Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria. A domestic Bulgaria flight. More routes from Sofia are on our Sofia flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Varna can you fly from Sofia?

Istanbul (IST) $131Chisinau (RMO) $29Belgrade (BEG) $124Athens (ATH) $205Antalya (AYT) $238Budapest (BUD) $124All flights from Sofia →

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