Airport code
SOF — Sofia Airport
SOF is the IATA code for Sofia Airport, an airport serving Sofia, Bulgaria. Its ICAO code is LBSF, and it operates in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 42.6967, 23.4114 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1742 ft (531 m).
Overview
About 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. In 2025 the airport surpassed 8 million passengers for the first time. The airport serves as the home base for BH Air, Bulgaria Air, European Air Charter and GullivAir, and as a base for both Ryanair and Wizz Air. The airport also houses the Bulgarian Air Force's Vrazhdebna Air Base.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SOF |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LBSF |
| Airport name | Sofia Airport |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 42.6967 |
| Longitude | 23.4114 |
| Elevation | 1742 ft (531 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sofia Airport?
The IATA code for Sofia Airport is SOF.
What is the ICAO code for Sofia Airport?
The ICAO code for Sofia Airport is LBSF.
Where is SOF airport located?
Sofia Airport (SOF) is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
What time zone is SOF in?
Sofia Airport operates in the Europe/Sofia time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to SOF?
The nearest airport to Sofia Airport (SOF) is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, about 137 km away.
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