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Over 7 Mln Passengers Travelled through Sofia Airport in 2023

[04/07/2024 05:53]

SOFIA-SABA
More than 7,000,000 passengers travelled through Sofia Airport in 2023, up from the pre-pandemic 2019, the Bulgaria news agency has learnt from a report by SOF Connect published on Wednesday.

The number is 1.2 million people up from the previous year, according to the data.

Six new airlines have been attracted and 28 new destinations have been added. Around 60% of airlines operating at the airport are now low-cost carriers, reflecting a significant shift towards more affordable travel options globally, the airport operator added.