SOF
Sofia Airport
Sofia · BulgariaICAO LBSF
Sofia Airport (SOF) is an airport serving Sofia, Bulgaria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 42° 41' 48.1" N, 23° 24' 41.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. With 41 direct destinations served by 26 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Sofia (GMT+3).
Destinations
41
Airlines
26
Elevation ft
1,742/ 531m
Europe/Sofia
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SOF
ICAO Code
LBSF
City
Sofia
Country
Bulgaria
Elevation
1,742 ft
Local Time
07:24 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:42.6967°
Longitude:23.4114°
Popular Routes from SOF
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | Athens, Greece | 330 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 135 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 576 mi | 1h 35m | short-haul | 236 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 869 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 357 kg | View |
| LCA | Larnaca, Cyprus | 770 mi | 1h 58m | short-haul | 316 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 1,271 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 319 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 1,400 mi | 3h 19m | medium-haul | 351 kg | View |
| OTP | Bucharest, Romania | 186 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 77 kg | View |
| TXL | Berlin, Germany | 828 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 340 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 1,100 mi | 2h 45m | medium-haul | 276 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 1,093 mi | 2h 44m | medium-haul | 274 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SOF
26 active airlines serving Sofia Airport.
Aegean Airlines
A3Greece
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air France
AFFrance
Air Malta
KMMalta
Air Serbia
JUSerbia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Bulgaria Air
FBBulgaria
Cyprus Airways
CYCyprus
Czech Airlines
OKCzech Republic
El Al Israel Airlines
LYIsrael
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Finnair
AYFinland
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
LOT Polish Airlines
LOPoland
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Olympic Airlines
OAGreece
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Tarom
RORomania
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sofia Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | Plovdiv | Bulgaria | 138 km |
| Craiova Airport | CRA | Craiova | Romania | 184 km |
| Priština International Airport | PRN | Pristina | Serbia | 195 km |
| Skopje Alexander the Great Airport | SKP | Skopje | Macedonia | 169 km |
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | SKG | Thessaloniki | Greece | 245 km |
| Alexander the Great International Airport | KVA | Kavala | Greece | 222 km |
| Skiathos Island National Airport | JSI | Skiathos | Greece | 391 km |
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Sibiu | Romania | 347 km |
Other Airports in Bulgaria
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 42° 41' 48.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 23° 24' 41.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 42.696693
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 23.411436
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Sofia
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,742 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 531 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sofia Airport?
The IATA code for Sofia Airport is SOF, and its ICAO code is LBSF. The airport is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
How many destinations can you fly to from SOF?
There are 41 direct destinations available from Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria.
What airlines fly from SOF?
There are 26 airlines operating from SOF, including Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Air France, Air Malta, and more.
What timezone is Sofia Airport in?
Sofia Airport is in the Europe/Sofia timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sofia Airport?
Sofia Airport sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level.
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