Sofia to Graz flights
Graz lies 788 km (490 mi) north-west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sofia | Graz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Austria |
| Population | 1.2 million | 303,270 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
| Nearest large airport | SOF, 8 km out | GRZ, 8 km out |
Clocks in Graz are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands only 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Graz
Crossing from Bulgaria into Austria: money changes from the Lev to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +43; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sofia
Sofia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sofia Airport (SOF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Graz
Graz is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Graz Airport (GRZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Klagenfurt Airport (KLU, 96 km), Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | GRZ | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,115 ft |
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | 96 km (60 mi) | 8,924 ft | 1,472 ft |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (regional) | MBX | 68 km (42 mi) | 8,202 ft | 876 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Graz from Sofia?
788 km (490 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sofia.
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Graz by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Graz?
Graz is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Vienna against Europe/Sofia).
Which airports are used for Sofia to Graz flights?
Typically Sofia Airport (SOF) to Graz Airport (GRZ); Graz also has KLU, MBX.
What currency do I need in Graz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.