Sofia Airport (SOF) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Sofia Airport (IATA: SOF, ICAO: LBSF) serves Sofia, Bulgaria. The airport sits at an elevation of 1742 ft (531 m) and keeps local time in the Europe/Sofia time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Sofia Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Sofia Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | LBSF |
|---|---|
| IATA | SOF |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Continent | Europe |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6964, 23.4177 |
Sofia Airport (SOF) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Sofia Airport
You will find Sofia Airport at 42.6964, 23.4177, at an elevation of 1742 ft (531 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The airport keeps Europe/Sofia time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Sofia Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 1.5 aircraft movements per day at Sofia Airport. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Sofia Airport (SOF)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vienna (VIE) | 2 | Austrian Airlines |
| 2 | Arnavutköy, Istanbul (IST) | 2 | Turkish Airlines |
| 3 | London (LHR) | 1 | British Airways |
| 4 | Paris (CDG) | 1 | Bulgaria Air |
| 5 | Amsterdam (AMS) | 1 | Bulgaria Air |
| 6 | Copenhagen (CPH) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 7 | Rome (CIA) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 8 | Milan (BGY) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 9 | London (LTN) | 1 | Wizz Air |
Origins we tracked to Sofia Airport (SOF)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warsaw (WAW) | 3 | LOT Polish Airlines |
| 2 | Varna (VAR) | 3 | Bulgaria Air |
| 3 | Riga (RIX) | 1 | Air Baltic |
| 4 | Madrid (MAD) | 1 | Bulgaria Air |
| 5 | London (LHR) | 1 | Bulgaria Air |
| 6 | Souda (CHQ) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 7 | Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) | 1 | Ryanair |
| 8 | Arnavutköy, Istanbul (IST) | 1 | Turkish Airlines |
| 9 | Eindhoven (EIN) | 1 | Wizz Air |
We observed 9 different airlines on tracked SOF movements.
Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport lies about 7.6 km (5 mi) from central Sofia, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Sofia Airport flight status
How do I check Sofia Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Sofia Airport (SOF) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Sofia Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Sofia Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Sofia Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Sofia Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Sofia Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes SOF and LBSF mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. SOF is the IATA code for Sofia Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. LBSF is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Sofia Airport in?
Sofia Airport runs on Europe/Sofia time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.