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About Sofia Airport (SOF)
IATA/ICAO Code: | SOF/LBSF |
Address: | Bruksel, 1528 Sofia, Bulgaria |
City: | Sofia |
Country: | Bulgaria |
Phone: | +359 2 937 2211 |
Website: | http://sofia-airport.bg |
Twitter: | https://twitter.com/sofiaairport |
Arrivals: | Sofia (SOF) Arrivals |
Departures: | Sofia (SOF) Departures |
Latitude/Longitude | 42.69669342, 23.41143608 |
Map: | Click to view airport map |
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Sofia Airport (IATA: SOF, ICAO: LBSF), is an airport serving the Sofia area in Bulgaria. Scroll down or click here to see what Sofia Airport shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, and facilities we have in our Duty Free Information 2023 Database. Currently in our database we have information on 10 shops, 0 cafes, and 0 restaurants at Sofia Airport. If you believe this data is out of date or incorrect in any way, please contact us and we will get our team of researchers to correct our data.
It has one 3,600-meter asphalt runway that saw 3.3 million passengers come and go on 40,771 flights in 2021. Due to COVID-19, those numbers are down from the 7 million passengers in 2019. It is home to both commercial airlines and the Bulgarian Air Force.
SOF began in 1937 and opened its doors in 1939 when a waiting room was built. The military used the airport during WWII to move mail and perishables. By the 1960s, it met its maximum capacity of 600,000 annual passengers, so in the 1970s there was an expansion of the airport making room for 3 million passengers. The airport terminal quickly outgrew itself, and by the 2010s, there were two terminals and plans for a third terminal.
There are 400 parking spots by Terminal 1 and 800 parking spots by Terminal 2. Both lots are uncovered and can handle long- and short-term parking. Transportation includes public transport, shuttles, taxis and rental cars.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sofia Airport
It takes approximately 20 mins to drive the 7.4 mi (11.9 kilometres) between the centre of Sofia and Sofia Airport, making it accessible enough to facilitate and accommodate any travel plans. Make sure you arrive in time to take the opportunity to explore the duty-free shopping opportunities located inside SOF airport, where you can purchase exclusive perfumes and colognes, cigarettes, alcohol, food items, confectionery, and souvenirs from Bulgaria.
External parking options are available. Don't forget that you can also opt to leave your car at home, thanks to the many public transportation alternatives that can take you to and from Sofia Airport.
Once you arrive at the airport, you have the option to fuel up for your journey ahead by grabbing a bite to eat at any of the available restaurants and cafes, or why not head straight for the duty-free shopping opportunities at the 10 different shops around Sofia Airport? Get a last-minute gift for a loved one, or spoil yourself with a well-deserved souvenir from your trip.
- Duty Free & Travel Retail
- FAB
- La Casa Del Habano
- Relay
- Shop Selling Bulgarian Products
- Subra Pharmacy
- Top Sellers Shop
Sofia Airport (SOF/LBSF) shops, restaurants, and facilities
Shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, and facilities at Sofia Airport:
- Terminal 1
- Terminal 2
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- Terminal 1
- Terminal 2
- Terminal 1
- Terminal 2
- Terminal 1
- Terminal 2
- Terminal 2
- Terminal 2
What airlines operate passenger services out of Sofia Airport?
The following airlines all fly passenger services out of Sofia Airport:
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