Heviz-Balaton Airport – SOB Balaton, Hungary
Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB) previously known as Sármellék International Airport is an international airport in Hungary situated west of Lake Balaton from the village of Sármellék, Zala County and Keszthely. Travelers use the airport as a gateway to the nearby Lake Balaton, Hungary's most important holiday resort as well as the popular thermal spas of Hévíz and Zalakaros. It is an airport open for public use and is owned by the local governments of Sármellék and Zalavárand run byCape Clear Aviation Ltd. In 2016, the airport served a total of 17,663 passengers.
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What is now a civilian airport used to be for military use in the 1940suntil 1960 and then became a Soviet military airport between 1960 and 1990. SOB Airport became a public airport in 1991 and is the second international airport in Hungary. It closed from 2008–2009 due to financial problems but soon reopened between 2011 and 2012.Since then the airport has carried its new name: Hévíz–Balaton Airport. Lufthansa operates seasonal services to Frankfurt from the airport and in addition, the airport offers some occasional charter services notably during the German summer holiday season when travelers troop to Heviz, a famous spa town nearby. The runway being used nowadays was built in 1982.There is also a concrete helipad.
On this page it is easy to search for Balaton, Hungary airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Balaton, Hungary (SOB-FlyBalaton) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the SOB airport.
Most of these SOB
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Balaton, Hungary
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Balaton, Hungary Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Balaton, Hungary (SOB-FlyBalaton)
If you planning to travel to Balaton, Hungary (SOB-FlyBalaton), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:09 AM.
The temperature feels like 64.8 with a humidity level of 77 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 51 percent with visibility at 13.2 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-northwest at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 6:30 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/23
Broken clouds
65°F
High: 73°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/24
Broken clouds
64°F
High: 73°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
5/25
Broken clouds
65°F
High: 73°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/26
Thunderstorm with rain
66°F
High: 74°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 50%
Monday
5/27
Broken clouds
66°F
High: 76°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/28
Broken clouds
66°F
High: 76°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Balaton, Hungary SOB airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free SOB airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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