Sofia Airport
In 2011, on the territory of Sofia Airport, the construction of a new control tower of Directorate Generale “Air Traffic Control” began, the tower being located in near vicinity to Terminal 2. The opening of the tower, which should happen by the end of 2012, will result in the improvement of aeronautical services quality and efficiency in the airport zone. The 50 m high tower is characterized not only by great functionality, but also by a modern architectural design.
Since the end of May 2012, Sofia Airport EAD is certified according to ISO requirements receiving both the ISO 9001:2008 (Quality management) and ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental management) certificates. The establishment of quality and environmental management standards demonstrates the willingness of Sofia Airport to effectively manage resources and show concern for environmental issues.
Future infrastructure plans of Sofia Airport include the construction of new taxiways, aiming at aircraft movement optimization and reducing taxiing time after landing and before take-off, the extension of apron area, the delivery and installation of two additional passenger boarding bridges, some interior re-organization, such as Terminal 2 passenger gallery extension and building new bus exits, increasing the space for commercial purposes.
Varna Airport is an international airport that served the Northeast part of Bulgaria and provides convenient links to major airports as Sofia, Vienna, Moscow and Tel Aviv. The airport is located about 8 km from the city. The development of the local tourism and trade reflect to the airport traffic and the rising of the service quality.
Fraport Twin Star Airport Management - At the end of year 2006 the German-Bulgarian consortium of the world-famous airport operator Fraport AG and the Bulgarian logistic company BM Star won the competition for the concession of Varna and Burgas airports – the air gateway to the popular Bulgarian Black Sea tourist region. During the 35-year concession period Fraport Twin Star Airport Management will operate and invest in the development of both costal airports.
Burgas Airport
Fraport Twin Star Airport Management - At the end of year 2006 the German-Bulgarian consortium of the world-famous airport operator Fraport AG and the Bulgarian logistic company BM Star won the competition for the concession of Varna and Burgas airports – the air gateway to the popular Bulgarian Black Sea tourist region. During the 35-year concession period Fraport Twin Star Airport Management will operate and invest in the development of both costal airports.
- One Runway 2500 m.
- 24 hour operations, no slot constraints
- 10 739 ATM’s in 2012
- 1 221 468 passengers in 2012
- more than 100 destinations in 57 countries
- Catchment area of 2,8 Mln passengers
- One Runway 3200 m.
- Open round the clock, 7 days a week for all passenger and freight aircraft
- Plenty of apron and terminal capacity in the winter season
- 18 852 ATMs in 2012
- 2 357 829 passengers in 2012
- 130 destinations in 58 countries
Serving a catchment area of more than 4,5 million people /incl. capital Sofia/ in a driving distance of 1,5 h, we believe that there are good per spectives for fast traffic growth of both passengers and cargo flights at Plovdiv Airport.
In the close proximity of the airport there are plenty of unique historical landmarks, winter and spa-resorts. The city itself with its ancient history could be very attractive destination. Plovdiv was recently announced as the oldest city in Europe, with history dating back more than 6.000 years ago. The Old Town (UNESCO world heritage), the Seven Hills, the International Fair of Bulgaria, based here, the friendly and inexpensive hotels, restaurants and night-bars could attract many tourists and businessmen.
