Sofia Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Vasil Levski Sofia Airport is Bulgaria's largest and busiest airport, handling 7.9 million passengers in 2024 and surpassing 8 million in 2025. It sits 10 km east of Sofia city centre and serves as the primary international gateway to the Balkans. The airport is home base for Bulgaria Air and a base for Ryanair and Wizz Air.
Services at Sofia Airport
6 of 6 available- 10optionsParkingVasil Levski Sofia Airport, AeroGate Parking, Sofia AirPark and 7 moreView parking guide
- 13optionsCar RentalsEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Avis and 10 moreView car rentals guide
- 3optionsHotelsHotel Premier Sofia Airport, Ibis Sofia Airport, Hotel TriadaView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesVasil Levski Sofia AirportView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesBansko ShuttleView shuttles guide
- 5routesPublic TransportMetropolitan Sofia, Sofia Public Transport Company (SKGT)View public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers7.9M7,900,000 in 2024
- Services33listed, all 6 types
- Movements66K65,764 flights a year
- Local timeSofia time
- IATASOFICAO LBSF
- Opened1937
- Runways1
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- T1MixedTerminal 1Wizz Air, easyJet, European Air Charter
- T2InternationalTerminal 2Bulgaria Air, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, British Airways, Qatar Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Gullivair
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- SofiaWest of the airport10 km
- PernikSouthwest of the airport36 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Sofia Airport?
Sofia Airport uses the following codes: IATA: SOF, ICAO: LBSF. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Sofia Airport located?
Sofia Airport is located in Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria. The airport coordinates are 42.6964°, 23.4177°.
What services are available at Sofia Airport?
Sofia Airport offers: 10 parking options, 13 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 3 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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