site.btaSofia Airport to Launch Direct Flights to Helsinki

SOF Connect, the operator of Sofia Airport, and Norwegian Air Shuttle announced the addition of another route of the carrier: Sofia - Helsinki, the airport's press centre said Friday. The flights to and from the Finnish capital will operate twice a week and will be part of the Bulgarian airport's summer schedule in 2024.

With them, Sofia Airport will give passengers the opportunity to travel directly to one of Europe's most picturesque and culturally rich cities.

“The addition of direct flights to Helsinki is strategic in improving connectivity and meeting the growing demand for travel to the Nordic region. This new route is part of our focused efforts to provide passengers with convenient options for both business and leisure travel,” said Jesus Caballero, CEO of SOF Connect.

Norwegian Air Shuttle is one of the largest airlines in Scandinavia and among the top 10 in Europe. The carrier has good operational results and is ranked as one of the most punctual on the Old Continent this year. Last summer Norwegian Air Shuttle started its first flights to Sofia Airport and they were from the Norwegian capital – Oslo. In 2024, flights to Oslo will be operated throughout the whole IATA summer season, the release says.

Tickets are now on sale, and reservations can be made throughout the distribution network of Norwegian Air Shuttle or through the Sofia Airport travel agency.

At the end of October, Sofia Airport announced its charters for the winter.