site.btaSofia Airport Operator Plans Accelerated Investments until End-2025

Sofia Airport operator SOF Connect has announced its plans for accelerated investment until the end of 2025, the airport's press office said. More than BGN 50 million per year will be invested in the airport’s development over the next three years. As a result, the operator will invest BGN 60 million (two thirds) more than the amount set in the concession contract.

"We are investing in the future of Bulgaria. We are not only fulfilling, but we will exceed our investment program. BGN 150 million will be the contribution of SOF Connect to the Bulgarian economy by the end of 2025 to ensure the transformation of the capital's airport. Thus, in total, for the entire term of the concession, the investments in the development of the Bulgarian airport will exceed BGN 1.2 billion," Sofia Airport CEO Jesus Caballero said.

The investment programme is part of a wider strategic goal to have a five-star regional airport and a third passenger terminal by 2030. Improving the passenger experience, green energy, clean environment and sustainable development are among the main priorities of the Sofia Airport modernisation plan implemented by SOF Connect.

The SOF Connect consortium was set up to operate and manage the airport under a 35-year concession, granted in April 2021.