Airports in Bulgaria
Passengers by airport
Source: Wikipedia: List of airports in Bulgaria, passenger statistics 20251
Sofia grew 6.1% in 2025, Varna 19.8%, Burgas 2.3% and Plovdiv 22.6%.1
Sofia Airport
- Vasil Levski Sofia Airport is 10 km east of the city centre and has one 3,600 m runway. It has been named after Vasil Levski since February 2025.
- It is run by SOF Connect, owned by Meridiam and Strabag, under a 35-year concession that began in April 2021.
- Metro Line 4 reaches Terminal 2; a free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.
- It handled 65,764 aircraft movements and 21,887 tonnes of cargo in 2025. Lufthansa Technik has an aircraft maintenance base at the airport.
Source: Wikipedia: Sofia Airport2
Terminal 3 is due to be built from spring 2026 to about April 2031. Terminal 2 will then be renovated and Terminal 1 closed. SOF Connect has said it will keep airport charges unchanged for 2023–2027. London, Milan, Vienna, Rome and Barcelona are the most popular destinations.4
Varna and Burgas
Fraport Twin Star runs both Black Sea airports under a concession. Together they served 3.7 million passengers and more than 27,000 flights in 2025, with 64 airlines flying to more than 90 destinations. Traffic is strongest in July and August.3
| Burgas | Varna | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers, 2025 | 1.8 million | Over 1.8 million |
| Airlines and destinations | 51 airlines, 67 destinations | 40 airlines, 61 destinations |
| Largest markets | Poland, United Kingdom, Czechia, Germany, Israel | Germany, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Poland |
| Largest airlines | Ryanair, Smartwings, Jet2.com | Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines |
Source: Fraport Twin Star: Burgas and Varna airports served 3.7 million passengers in 2025 (12 January 2026)3
Burgas Airport closed on 30 October 2025 for a full runway rebuild worth more than €50 million, the largest investment in its modern history.3
Plovdiv
Plovdiv Airport, the closest airport to the Trakia Economic Zone, handled 200,231 passengers in 2025, up 22.6%.1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers used airports in Bulgaria in 2025?
Bulgarian airports handled a record 12.3 million passengers in 2025, up 7.6%. Sofia accounted for 8,407 thousand passengers, while Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv handled 1,865 thousand, 1,850 thousand and 200 thousand respectively.
How many passengers used Sofia Airport in 2025?
Sofia Airport handled 8.4 million passengers in 2025, a record, and passenger numbers grew 6.1%. The airport is 10 km east of the city centre, and Metro Line 4 reaches Terminal 2.
Who operates Sofia Airport, and when is Terminal 3 due to be completed?
SOF Connect operates Vasil Levski Sofia Airport under a 35-year concession that began in April 2021. Construction of Terminal 3 is due to run from spring 2026 to about April 2031, with completion expected in 2031.
How many passengers did Varna and Burgas airports handle in 2025?
Varna and Burgas airports handled 3.7 million passengers and more than 27,000 flights in 2025, with passenger numbers up 11%. Fraport Twin Star operates both airports under a concession, and traffic is strongest in July and August.
How many passengers used Plovdiv Airport in 2025?
Plovdiv Airport handled 200,231 passengers in 2025, up 22.6%. It is the closest airport to the Trakia Economic Zone.
Sources
- Wikipedia: List of airports in Bulgaria, passenger statistics 2025
- Wikipedia: Sofia Airport
- Fraport Twin Star: Burgas and Varna airports served 3.7 million passengers in 2025 (12 January 2026)
- BTA: SOF Connect CEO on the construction of Terminal 3 at Sofia Airport
Figures checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
