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Book a Private Jet to Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport is the primary international airport in Bulgaria. Located ten kilometres outside of the city centre, the city’s excellent transport connections make the airport easy to reach. There are a number of services on offer for private jet passengers to ensure a flight from Sofia is as pleasant as possible.

Sofia (SOF) Airport

The airport, serving Bulgaria’s capital, was opened in 1935 as the country’s first large international airport. Due to overcrowding and transport difficulties, the owners initially looked for an alternative location where they might establish a new building. As none of the alternatives proved feasible, civil authorities decided that the existing building should be expanded. In mid-2006 a new runway was put into use, which facilitated the use of larger aircraft, including the Airbus A380. Work on the second Terminal was completed by the end of 2006, just prior to Bulgaria’s accession to the EU on the 1st January 2007.

Sofia Airport Location

Distances from Sofia Airport to:

  • Sofia City Centre: approx. 11 kilometres by car
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths: approx. 9 kilometres by car
  • Borisova gradina Park: approx. 7 kilometres by car

Charter Flights from Sofia: Connections & Services

Sofia is in the west of Bulgaria. Due to its south eastern location within Europe, the city is an ideal starting point for flights across the entire Balkan and Mediterranean region. For instance, the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is less than an hour’s flight away. Equally, international destinations are easy to reach with a charter flight from Sofia. The top connections to and from Sofia Airport include:

Flights from Sofia Airport to Varna (VAR) take a little less than an hour. We recommend that you allow twenty minutes for your transfer between the airport and this wonderful city on the Black Sea. Car rentals and taxis are available at the Arrivals terminal. The flying time between Sofia and Thessaloniki takes a little less than an hour. The airport is only around ten kilometres from the city, so transfers to the city are short. A business flight from Sofia to Vienna (VIE) takes an hour and a half. A chauffeur service can be reserved to transport you to the Austrian capital from the airport. These luxury vehicles allow for a discrete transfer and can be booked directly through the airport.

A business flight from Sofia to Mykonos (JMK) a little over an hour. The airport is located about 4 kilometres outside of the main city area. In order to be able to reach the more remote places on the Greek island, we recommend that you rent a car during your stay. Vehicles of various classes can be booked directly at the airport or in Mykonos city centre. A flight from Sofia to Prague (PRG) takes around an hour and 45 minutes. If you book the VIP service offered at Prague Airport, you can also make use of the airport’s exclusive chauffeur service. Alternatively, there is a taxi stand and car rental operators.

Sofia International Airport is the busiest in Bulgaria, with more than 51,000 flight movements and 4.9 million passengers traveling through the two terminal buildings every year (2016). In the west wing of Terminal 1 you will find the tastefully decorated VIP lounges, which have their own separate parking area, allowing for the utmost discretion when travelling to and from the airport. With spaces for up to 20 people, they are ideal for groups travelling on business. On request, various other services can be enjoyed at the airport, including:

  • Escort to and from your private jet
  • Personal on-site support
  • Refreshments

Important: passengers on charter flights to Sofia who would like to use a VIP lounge should make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

Sofia Airport has one runway for all air traffic. The runway can be used by all aircraft types and weight classes, using Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrumental Flight Rules (IFR). Thanks to the VFR and IFR systems, the runway can be used even in poor weather conditions. The airfield stands at 531 metres (1,742 feet) above sea level.

Runway Length and Width Surface
09/27 3,600 m × 45 m Asphalt

Sofia Airport Transfers

Sofia Airport is located about ten kilometres east of Sofia. The city centre can be reached via Brussels Boulevard and Boulevard Tsarigradsko Shose by car in around 20 minutes. Car rental companies are located in the arrival areas of both terminals. For transfers by taxi, the airport recommends using only the official operators in front of the terminal.

Opt for a Private Jet Charter to Sofia and Discover the Bulgarian Capital

Chartering a private jet to Sofia is the most comfortable way of travelling this the wonderful city. There are a number of high class hotels offering luxurious accommodation. Staying directly in the city centre makes visiting the main attractions of Sofia quick and easy. Top sights include the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Central Mineral Bath, which now houses the National History Museum, and the 4th-century Church of Saint George. One of the largest and most beautiful parks in Sofia is the Borisova gradina, which is divided into two areas. The northern half of Borisova gradina is a charmingly kept park, whilst the remaining area is a beautiful wild nature reserve. For golfers, the St. Sofia Golf Club is located just outside the city. The club has an 18-hole course, a luxurious hotel with a spa and first-class restaurant.

Fly non-stop with JetApp on a private jet to or from Sofia Airport. Book your flight today and enjoy all that Sofia has to offer!

Airport Facts

  • Airport code: LBSF / SOF
  • Altitude: 531 m (1.742 ft) above MSL
  • Passengers per year: 4,980,387 (2016)
  • Aircraft movements per year: 51,829 (2016)
  • Aircraft types: all common aircraft and weight classes
  • Runways: 1 (3,600 m)

Top Connections

  • Varna Airport (Bulgaria)
  • Thessaloniki Airport (Greece)
  • Vienna Airport (Austria)
  • Mykonos Airport (Greece)
  • Prague Airport (Czech Republic)
  • Belgrade Airport (Serbia)
  • Burgas Airport (Bulgaria)
  • Nice Airport (France)
  • Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport (Bulgaria)
  • Milan Linate Airport (Italy)
  • Berlin-Schönefeld (Germany)
  • Paris Le Bourget Airport (France)
  • Athens Airport (Greece)
  • Bucharest Airport (Romania)
  • Tel Aviv Airport (Israel)
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