Private charter between Prague and Sofia starts at US$12,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Prague (PRG) to Sofia (SOF), and from Sofia (SOF) back to Prague (PRG).
Prague and Sofia lie approximately 1,081 km apart (671 mi / 583 nm) on a direct routing.
From €11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Prague–Sofia spans US$12,000 – US$35,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 45m | 1h 35m – 1h 56m | €24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 45m | €24,000 – €33,000 (~US$25,500 – US$35,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 44m | €26,000 – €36,000 (~US$28,000 – US$39,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 40m | €28,000 – €40,000 (~US$30,500 – US$42,500) | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Prague–Sofia, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Prague, Czech Republic: Václav Havel Airport Prague, Vodochody Airport and Panensky Tynec Airfield.
Sofia, Bulgaria: Sofia Airport, Sapareva Banya Airport and Sofia West Airfield.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Prague: Prague (PRG); Sofia: Sofia (SOF).
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Sofia→Prague runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague → Sofia | 19 | 92 min | 81 min | Gulfstream 5 (6), Bombardier Challenger (4), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Learjet 75 (2) |
| Sofia → Prague | 22 | 95 min | — | Gulfstream 5 (7), Bombardier Challenger (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
41 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Václav Havel Airport Prague | Sofia Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LKPR / PRG | LBSF / SOF |
| Longest hard runway | 12,189 ft | 11,811 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,247 ft | 1,742 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Prague to Sofia can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Václav Havel Airport Prague has 12,189 ft and Sofia 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 1,081 km.
Alternates within range: Vodochody Airport (8,203 ft, 16 km) · Panensky Tynec Airfield (8,218 ft, 33 km) · Hořovice Airfield (3,838 ft, 38 km) · Příbram Airfield (4,527 ft, 44 km) · 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
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$12,000 – US$35,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Demand on Prague–Sofia 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$12,000 – US$35,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 45m gate to gate over 1,081 km (671 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Prague–Sofia departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Prague–Sofia 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.
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