Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Zadar's timezone is UTC+1, making Zadar one hour behind Sofia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to ZAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Zadar (and perhaps some other great corners of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and ZAD:
Vienna International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Right now, £13 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £26. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SOF to ZAD, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SOF to ZAD.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
When it comes to Sofia Airport's on-time performance, 66.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sofia Airport is about 7 miles from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Reserve a hotel close to ZAD if you have a late Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Zadar Airport rental car and discover Zadar and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Zadar Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport to central Zadar has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Zadar. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zadar is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Zadar Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to ZAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zadar. Around 120 miles away to the north, its top attractions include Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Croatia, consider Split, about 75 miles south-east of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour are the start of reasons to visit.
