Sofia is Bulgaria's capital, and its airport handles private flights at Terminal 1 around the clock. For private jet charter at Sofia Airport, a landing slot is required, the runway is 3,600 metres and there is no published weight limit.
Charter-A arranges the slot, the handling and the lounge booking, then confirms everything at booking, subject to availability. Private flights are normally handled at Terminal 1, where the Omega Aviation FBO and the airport VIP lounge are both located. Charter-A can also arrange a car to meet you at the terminal, whichever hour your flight arrives.
Flying privately to Sofia
The airport is open 24 hours, and private-flight handling at Terminal 1 is staffed around the clock. Customs is on site, 24 hours. A landing slot is required, and prior permission applies.
Private flights are handled at Terminal 1, where the Omega Aviation FBO, with its VIP lounge and airside office, and the airport VIP lounge in the west wing are located. The airport VIP lounge has four separate rooms, is booked through the airport and operates around guests' flight times. Runway 09/27 is 3,600 metres. FCG OPS also appears as a handler. Jet A-1 and Avgas are available.
Sofia Vasil Levski airport guide
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| Location | Boulevard Christopher Columbus No. 1, Sofia, 1540 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LBSF · IATA SOF |
| Region | Sofia City, Bulgaria |
| Nearest city | Sofia — About 13 min by taxi to the city centre |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Private-flight handling at Terminal 1 is also staffed 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 09/27 – 3,600 m asphalt concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,600 m runway, no weight limit published |
| Handling / FBO | Omega Aviation (FBO, Terminal 1) · FCG OPS |
| Private terminal | Private flights are handled at Terminal 1, where the Omega Aviation FBO (VIP lounge, airside office) and the airport VIP lounge in the west wing are located. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | sofia-airport.eu |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sofia-airport.eu, omegaaviation.bg, fcgops.aero, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Sofia
Sofia sits below Mount Vitosha, which gives the capital a ski slope on its doorstep, and it is Bulgaria's political and business centre. The airport is about 13 minutes by taxi from the city centre. It is the main arrival point for the capital and a starting point for the Rila and Pirin mountains.
Private jet flight times to Sofia
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,090 nm · 2,020 km | 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Manchester | 1,205 nm · 2,230 km | 3 hr 40 min | 3 hr 05 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,300 nm · 2,410 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 950 nm · 1,760 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 30 min |
| Geneva | 770 nm · 1,430 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Nice | 710 nm · 1,320 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Sofia is a sector of about 1,090 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Sofia: your questions answered
Do private jets need a slot at Sofia Airport?
Yes, a landing slot is required. Charter-A requests it for you and confirms it at booking, subject to availability.
Where are private flights handled at Sofia?
At Terminal 1, where the Omega Aviation FBO, with its VIP lounge and airside office, and the airport VIP lounge in the west wing are located.
Is Sofia Airport open 24 hours?
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours, private-flight handling at Terminal 1 is staffed 24 hours, and customs are on site around the clock.
How far is Sofia Airport from the city centre?
About 13 minutes by taxi. Charter-A can arrange a car to meet your arrival.
How long is the flight from London to Sofia by private jet?
About 3 hr 20 min in a light jet and 2 hr 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,090 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Sofia Vasil Levski Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Sofia Vasil Levski Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
Planning a private flight
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