Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
Venice is one hour behind Sofia and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SOF to VCE flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SOF and VCE include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight is Rs10,904. A round-trip fare is currently Rs25,060. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to VCE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to VCE.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights that leave from Sofia Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SOF:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Consider booking a hotel near VCE if you're on a late Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car and discover Venice and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Italy Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Venice. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Venice in January.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to VCE in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Venice, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 402 kilometres south to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.