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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
Reviews:
Sofia Airport Duty Free
2.7 rating based on 12,345 ratings
Overall rating: 2.7 out of 5 based on 10 reviews.
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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 2024 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 If you believe this data is out of date or incorrect in any way, please contact us and we will get our team of researchers to correct our data.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

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SOF/LBSF

Bruksel, 1528 Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia

Bulgaria

+359 2 937 2211

Sofia Airport (SOF/LBSF) shops, restaurants, and facilities

Shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, and facilities at Sofia Airport:

Duty Free & Travel Retail
  • Terminal 1
Duty Free & Travel Retail
  • Terminal 2
FAB
  • +359 899 055 550
  • Terminal 1
La Casa Del Habano
  • Terminal 2
Relay
  • Terminal 1
Relay
  • Terminal 2
Shop Selling Bulgarian Products
  • Terminal 1
Shop Selling Bulgarian Products
  • Terminal 2
Subra Pharmacy
  • Terminal 2
Top Sellers Shop
  • Terminal 2

Sofia Airport Reviews

★★★★☆
Terminal 1 - old, crappy and pending demolition/refurbishment soon. Used by low-cost airlines. Terminal 2 - new, very convenient and FAST terminal where you'd fly through passport control and the gate. Security is tighter than in most of the other EU airports, but is still a quick and painless few-minutes-only exercise. Food at the airport is almost not present... But hey, would you be even thinking of having a meal at the airport when you have some of the best and cheap food in the world awaiting you at every corner in tasty Bulgaria?!:)
- Julian Manov

★★★☆☆
Not very crowded, and good, free WiFi are definitely a plus! The airport however is a bit boring, and the restaurants are not really restaurants, but bars offering sandwiches only. Shopping is relatively poor. Again, on the plus side, the immigration and security is fast in T2
- Roman Majcher

★★★☆☆
To be fair first of all, I have only been to Terminal 1. I heard T2 is much better, but T1 is horrible. It looks like an old bus station in a former Soviet country. Very low quality food and drink services, and very low quality security control. What I did like a lot were the wall mural maps of Bulgaria and Europe - those are really nice!
- Andy

★★☆☆☆
No Fast Track for Business Class in Terminal 2. Confusing layout and very slow security took almost 30 minutes to process 50 people. Even though this is the new terminal its very confusing to find your gates such as A1 is hidden to the left and behind a lot of shops.
- Ryan Tyler

★★★☆☆
Sofia is my hometown so Sofia airport is always my point of departure. It is a small one and very compact and easy to find everything inside. I suggest you use a taxi to come to the airport as the public transport is not always on time or is too crowded, however you should try to avoid getting a taxi when you arrive as the prices are way too high departing from the airport area. Make sure you come to the airport with full stomach as there are not many places you can get decent food. The prices in the duty free shop on Arrivals are pretty good, so don't loose the chance to stop by and do some shopping. Enjoy your stay / Have a safe flight! :)
- Iliyana Todorova

★★★★☆
Sofia International Airport is a pretty airport in the area of the capital of Bulgaria and it consists of 2 terminal, an old and a new one, with a car park. I have never seen the old terminal but the new terimnal is clean, clear and quiet comfortable. The airport staff is very friendly but bit slow. Also the flights aren't always on time. The food is good but nothings special. So on the whole it's a great airport!
- Simeon Peikert

★☆☆☆☆
Terminal 1 at Sofia is a disaster. Five flights leaving, only four security belts available and open. Equipment kept breaking down. It took me 90 minutes after checking in to get through security and passport control to the gate.
- John McClane

★★★☆☆
Very small airport. No smoking area ( exp. business lounge). Poor food and retail services - only 2 shops and 2 small points with food and beverages. You can take subway direct to city centre or with transfer to business park - it's a good option
- Pawel

★★★☆☆
Plan your transfer to and from the airport well in advance. Public transport - Bus 84 goes to the city center. Overpriced cafes. Airport authorities ask people to arrive 2 hrs before flight departure for security reasons.
- Iliyana Todorova

★☆☆☆☆
Was like stepping back in time, Terrible Airport. Just wondering what it will be like departing from there.
- Paul Metcalf
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