Munich Airport runs more than just Bavaria's hub: since 2021 a consortium of Meridiam and Flughafen München has held the concession for Sofia Airport (IATA: SOF, ICAO: LBSF), Bulgaria's main air cargo gateway. The airport sits unusually close to town — barely 10 kilometres east of the centre at the foot of Vitosha mountain, with a metro link doing the trip in minutes. Express is the backbone of the freight business: DHL operates a 10,000-square-metre logistics centre right next to Terminal 2, sorting up to 3,000 shipments an hour, complemented by belly freight on European and Gulf routes. The volumes are fed by Bulgaria's growing electronics, automotive-supplier and pharmaceutical sectors. With around 8 million passengers a year, Sofia is home to Bulgaria Air and a major Wizz Air base. The honest picture for forwarders: intercontinental tonnage mostly moves by road feeder via Istanbul, Vienna or Frankfurt, and bulk for the Black Sea region goes through the seaport of Varna. By road, SOF connects to the A1 motorway towards Plovdiv and Istanbul and the A2; pan-European corridors IV and VIII cross in the city. For anyone serving Southeastern Europe, Sofia is a fast, uncongested express station with room to grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Sofia Airport?▼

The IATA code of Sofia Airport is SOF. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Sofia Airport located?▼

Sofia Airport is located in Sofia, BG.

What is the ICAO code of Sofia Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Sofia Airport is LBSF. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Sofia Airport?▼

Sofia Airport is at an elevation of 531 meters (1742 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

42.69636, 23.41767

531 m ü. NN

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Sofia Airport (SOF)

Sofia, BG · Large Airport · IATA: SOF · ICAO: LBSF · 531 m ü. NN

CitySofia

Lat42.6964

Lng23.4177

TimezoneEurope/Helsinki

TypeLarge Airport

Cargo Rank#1

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