Midsize Jet
- Passengers7-9
- Flight time1h 24m
- Range3,900 km
- Guide price€19,000 – €27,000 (~US$20,500 – US$28,500)
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Sofia and Vienna from US$10,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Sofia (SOF) to Vienna (VIE), and from Vienna (VIE) back to Sofia (SOF).
Sofia and Vienna lie approximately 804 km apart (500 mi / 434 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Sofia to Vienna (and Vienna to Sofia) ranges from US$10,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$28,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | €19,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 24m | €19,000 – €27,000 (~US$20,500 – US$28,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 24m | €21,000 – €29,000 (~US$22,500 – US$31,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 21m | €23,000 – €32,000 (~US$24,500 – US$34,000) | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Sofia–Vienna charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Sofia, Bulgaria: Sofia Airport, Sapareva Banya Airport and Sofia West Airfield.
Vienna, Austria: Vienna International Airport, Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base and M. R. Štefánik Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Sofia: Sofia (SOF); Vienna: Vienna (VIE), Bratislava (BTS).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 09:00 UTC.
Sofia→Vienna runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia → Vienna | 17 | 77 min | 72 min | Cessna Citation XLS (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2) |
| Vienna → Sofia | 16 | 70 min | — | Learjet 60 (3), Bombardier Challenger (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2), Gulfstream G280 (2) |
33 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Sofia Airport | Vienna International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LBSF / SOF | LOWW / VIE |
| Longest hard runway | 11,811 ft | 11,811 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,742 ft | 600 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Sofia to Vienna can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Sofia Airport has 11,811 ft and Vienna International Airport 11,811 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 804 km.
Alternates within range: Sapareva Banya Airport (8,380 ft, 45 km) · Sofia West Airfield (8,187 ft, 45 km) · Ihtiman Airfield (1,969 ft, 42 km) · Lozen Heliport · Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base (8,202 ft, 52 km) · M. R. Štefánik Airport (10,466 ft, 48 km) · Wiener Neustadt West Airport · Wiener Neustadt East Airport (3,500 ft, 38 km)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Sofia to Vienna.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Sofia–Vienna quote requests within 60 minutes.
Demand on Sofia–Vienna comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$28,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 24m gate to gate over 804 km (500 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Sofia–Vienna charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Sofia–Vienna charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.