Sofia Vasil Levski Airport (LBSF) | private airport guide

Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.

Airfield Status

Sofia Vasil Levski Airport is in Sofia City, Bulgaria and takes private jets, with Sofia the nearest big city. The longest runway is 09/27 – 3,600 m asphalt concrete. You can clear customs here. Landing needs prior permission (PPR). From Sofia: About 13 min by taxi to the city centre.

Runway: 09/27 – 3,600 m asphalt concrete
Customs & immigration: Yes – on site, 24 hours
Business jets: Yes. 3,600 m runway, no weight limit published
Opening hours: Open 24 hours. Private-flight handling at Terminal 1 is also staffed 24 hours.
Prior permission (PPR): Required
Telephone: +359 2 937 2192; +359 887 815 821

Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source

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Arrival Protocol

Boulevard Christopher Columbus No. 1, Sofia, 1540. The nearest major city is Sofia, About 13 min by taxi to the city centre.

The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.

Ground Movement: journey times to the airport

By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.

From	Drive	Distance
Sofia	20 min	6 mi · 10 km
Plovdiv	1 hr 40 min	89 mi · 144 km

Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Handling & FBO

Omega Aviation (FBO, Terminal 1)FCG OPS

These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.

See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.

Operational Notes

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.

A landing slot is required. Airport VIP lounge has four separate rooms, is booked through the airport and operates around guests' flight times. Jet A-1 and Avgas available.