Sofia Airport

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Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport is the main international airport of Bulgaria, located 10 km east of the centre of the capital Sofia. In 2019 the airport surpassed 7 million passengers for the first time. The airport serves as the home base for BH Air, Bulgaria Air and Bulgarian Air Charter, and as a base for both Ryanair and Wizz Air.

The first airfield in the city of Sofia was located on the territory of the present Central Railway Station. At the dawn of the new century, a new Master Plan for the extension and modernization of Sofia Airport existing infrastructure was adopted, with a main objective to ensure the capacity necessary for the rapid aviation industry development through providing a contemporary airport services standard and high level of safety and security of flights.

In 2000, Sofia Airport Terminal 1 was totally renovated – the Departure Hall was extended, and a separate building was designated for arriving passengers. Spread over an area of 15 000 sq m, with capacity of 1.8 million passengers per year, the Terminal built during the first half of 20th century still bears the imprint of the architectural influences of that time – massive chandeliers of wrought iron and natural stone wall mosaics – that can be seen nowadays by the passengers using low cost and charter airlines.

On 31 August 2006, Sofia Airport opened its new runway, offset at 210 m to the north from the old one, the east end of the 3600 m-long runway crossing over Iskar River bed on a specially constructed bridge. New taxiways were constructed additionally allowing for 20 aircraft movements per hour at a high level of safety. The aeronautical equipment of the new runway guarantees landing under low visibility conditions at Category IIIB of ICAO standards.

Airport News

SOF Connect and SSP Complete the Landmark Transformtation of the F&B Area of Over 1500 SQ M at T2

SOF Connect and SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage (F&B) outlets in travel locations worldwide, have officially opened three new outlets in ​​Terminal 2: Bar 09-27, Negroni and Upper Crust. These openings complete …

SOF Connect and Avolta Elevate the Commercial Areas at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport

SOF Connect, in partnership with leading global travel retail and F&B player Avolta, is launching two new projects aimed at enhancing passenger experience and developing the airport as a five-star regional hub. Avolta will carry …

SOF Connect Launches the Tender for the Construction of T3 and Modernization of T2 at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport

SOF Connect launched the tender procedure for the design and construction of Terminal 3, curbside, transportation center and modernization of the existing Terminal 2 at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport. The company will invest BGN 450 …

SSP launches in Bulgaria with Starbucks and Camden food co. at Sofia Airport; more units to follow

SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, recently made its debut in Bulgaria with the opening of its first units, a Starbucks coffee shop and a Camden food co. …

SOF Connect and TAV Operation Services Signed a Contract for the Building and Management of New Business Lounges at Sofia Airport

SOF Connect-the operator of Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, has signed a contract with the leading international company TAV Operation Services (TAV OS) for the building and management of two new business lounges at Terminal 1 …

Sofia's Two Largest French Concessionaire Companies Join Forces to Manage Capital's Airport Building Infrastructure

SOF Connect and Veolia Solutions Bulgaria signed a three-year contract for building maintenance at the capital’s airport. As a global leader in water, energy and multi-technical services management, Veolia will also provide expert maintenance of …

SOF Connect in Partnership with the Technology Companies A1 Bulgaria and Wings ICT Solutions Implement State-of-the-Art 5G Private Mobile Network at Sofia Airport

SOF Connect is taking a bold step into the future of airport innovation with the implementation of a state-of-the-art 5G mobile private network. In partnership with A1 Bulgaria and WINGS ICT Solutions, this transformative project, …

Sofia Airport is Among the Leading in Europe in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use

Sofia Airport started 2025 with another step towards sustainable aviation. In January, the airport was refuelled 11,369.62 tonnes of Jet A1 aviation fuel blended with 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). 1,894 aircraft were loaded with …

Grupo Cobra Reaffirms its Leadership in Airport Equipment Maintenance in Spain and Adds Sofia Airport to its International Expansion

Serpista, under the direction of José María Castillo Lacabex, has reaffirmed its position as a leader in airport equipment maintenance in Spain. The company, recognised for its excellence and dedication, has gained the trust of …

SOF Connect Partners with SITA to Revolutionise Operations at Sofia International Airport

SOF Connect announced a strategic partnership with SITA – the global leader in air transport technology, to transform Sofia Airport’s operations through the design and implementation of a cutting-edge Airport Operations Management System. “This partnership with …

Mastercard and Sofia Airport Open a Modern Business Area with an Original Design at Terminal 2

Mastercard and Sofia Airport are giving air travelers and city guests entering through Terminal 2 the opportunity to rest and recharge their batteries in an area with an original ergonomic and ecological design. The concept …

Bulgaria and Eastern Europe Now Have a Representative at the Highest Level in the European Airport Association

Jesus Caballero, the CEO of SOF Connect – the operator of Sofia Airport, was elected as a member of the Board of the most important and influential European association of airports – ACI EUROPE. Thus, …

Sofia Airport is already at the level of Istanbul, Zurich and Paris Airports in terms of low carbon emissions

SOF Connect, the operator of Sofia Airport, is now certified with Level 4 under the Airport Carbon Management and Reduction Accreditation Programme. Sofia Airport is the first airport in Bulgaria with Airport Carbon Accredited Level …

Contact

Sofia Airport
SOF Connect AD 1, Christopher Columbus Blvd
1540 Sofia
Bulgaria
  • +359 2 937 2211

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