Large airport · Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport is the main international airport of Bulgaria, located 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the centre of the capital Sofia. Its IATA code is SOF. Its ICAO code is LBSF. It has 1 runway, longest 11,811 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,742 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sofia, Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SOF |
| ICAO code | LBSF |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,811 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 42.6964° N, 23.4177° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sofia Airport is known for
Sofia Airport is the main international airport of Bulgaria, located 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the centre of the capital Sofia.
History
In 2025 the airport surpassed 8 million passengers for the first time.
Official website: http://sofia-airport.bg — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Sofia Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia · Bulgaria · 4.3 miles away
- Rila Monastery · Bulgaria · 39.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Sofia Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rila National Park · Bulgaria · 36.4 miles away
- Stara Planina National Park · Serbia · 59.0 miles away
- Central Balkan National Park · Bulgaria · 69.3 miles away
- Pirin National Park · Bulgaria · 70.9 miles away
- Rodopi Mountain Range National Park · Greece · 99.8 miles away
- Sharr Mountains National Park · Kosovo · 131.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Plovdiv International Airport
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90.4 miles awaySkopje International Airport
104.9 miles awayCraiova International Airport
114.5 miles awayGorna Oryahovitsa Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sofia Airport?
Sofia Airport is the main international airport of Bulgaria, located 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the centre of the capital Sofia.
What is the airport code for Sofia Airport?
Sofia Airport — its IATA code is SOF and its ICAO code is LBSF.
Where is Sofia Airport located?
Sofia Airport serves Sofia, Bulgaria. Its coordinates are 42.6964° N, 23.4177° E.
What is the history of Sofia Airport?
In 2025 the airport surpassed 8 million passengers for the first time.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3977
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.