What is the ICAO code for Sofia Airport?

The ICAO code for Sofia Airport is LBSF.

Where is Sofia Airport located?

Sofia Airport (SOF) is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.

What time zone is Sofia Airport in?

The local time zone at Sofia Airport (SOF) is Europe/Sofia (GMT+3).

How many flights depart from Sofia Airport?

About 55 scheduled departures were counted at Sofia Airport (SOF) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.

How early should I arrive at Sofia Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from Sofia Airport?

Based on the current departures board at Sofia Airport (SOF), scheduled flights are operated by Wizz Air, BUZZ, Bulgaria Air, Austrian, and Lufthansa.

Where can you fly nonstop from Sofia Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Sofia Airport (SOF) include Vienna, Athens, Barcelona, Tel-aviv, Frankfurt, and Warsaw.

How can I see live flights at Sofia Airport?

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Sofia Airport (SOF). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

SOF Sofia Airport

Local time

Sofia Airport (SOF) is an airport serving Sofia, Bulgaria.

Updated 35 min ago · 48 departures on the board

09:40
MW3401
Bergamo(BGY)
Gate B6A
On time
10:10
FR6301
Barcelona(BCN)
On time
10:40
RR957
Palma de Mallorca(PMI)
On time
10:45
A3981
Athens(ATH)
On time
11:05
2L1391
Zurich(ZRH)
On time
11:05
3E552
Tel-aviv(TLV)
On time
11:25
W64313
Palermo(PMO)
On time
11:45
W64445
Rimini(RMI)
On time
11:50
W64325
Eindhoven(EIN)
On time
12:15
W64369
Naples(NAP)
On time
12:25
OS772
Vienna(VIE)
On time
12:55
LH1703
Munich(MUC)
On time
12:55
RR625
Rome(CIA)
On time
13:00
W64323
Mulhouse(BSL)
On time
13:20
MW5011
Pisa(PSA)
On time
13:25
FR6335
Birmingham(BHX)
On time
14:10
RR5037
Catania(CTA)
On time
14:10
LH1427
Frankfurt(FRA)
On time
14:30
W64361
Bari(BRI)
On time
14:30
LO632
Warsaw(WAW)
On time
14:40
RR4036
Warsaw(WMI)
On time
15:00
FB977
Varna(VAR)
On time
15:05
W64447
Lamezia(SUF)
On time
15:40
FB571
Tel-aviv(TLV)
On time
15:50
TK1032
Istanbul(IST)
On time
16:00
JU113
Belgrade(BEG)
On time
16:05
OS774
Vienna(VIE)
On time
16:20
W64349
Budapest(BUD)
On time
16:25
FB807
Athens(ATH)
On time
17:00
W64409
Valencia(VLC)
On time

About SOF Airport

Sofia Airport (SOF) serves Bulgaria’s capital with two passenger terminals and handles a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers, including national carrier Bulgaria Air and several European budget airlines. The airport offers regular connections to key European hubs and popular holiday destinations around the Mediterranean, plus seasonal services beyond the continent. Passengers can consult the online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, find ground transport links to central Sofia, and use on-site services such as car rental, shops, and lounges to streamline transfers and start or end their journey comfortably.

How do I get to and from Sofia Airport?

Sofia Airport is served by a combination of options: a metro line connects the airport to the city center, and there are regular city and regional buses. Taxis and ride-hailing services operate from designated ranks outside the terminals. Car rental desks are available on-site and there are short- and long-term parking areas for private vehicles. Transport frequency and travel times vary by time of day and season.

How do the terminals work at Sofia Airport?

Sofia Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles some low-cost and charter flights while Terminal 2 is the main terminal for most scheduled domestic and international services. Check-in counters, departure gates and baggage claim are grouped by airline and flight type; follow signage for transfers and domestic versus international arrivals. Allow extra time if you must move between terminals.

Tips for flying from Sofia Airport

Arrive with enough time for check-in and security, especially for international travel; passport control can be busier during peak periods. Keep travel documents handy and check which terminal your airline uses before you travel. Expect typical European security checks and allow extra time for luggage procedures. If using the metro or buses, check operating hours on your travel date and leave margin for traffic when taking road transport.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Sofia Airport is SOF.