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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Hungary",
    "addressLocality": "S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "General aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k",
  "code": "SOB",
  "connection_tips": "Heviz-Balaton Airport is the closest airport for Heviz and the western side of Lake Balaton. Operationally, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, P\u00e9cs-Pog\u00e1ny Airport, Gy\u0151r\u2013P\u00e9r International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by General aviation, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k's time-saving link to the rest of Hungary.\n\nMost onward travel is by prebooked shuttle, taxi, or rental car, and that matters especially outside the main summer season when transport choices can be thinner. When delays ripple through the schedule, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, P\u00e9cs-Pog\u00e1ny Airport, Gy\u0151r\u2013P\u00e9r International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by General aviation, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k's time-saving link to the rest of Hungary.\n\nThe airport is small, so terminal procedures are usually quick and uncomplicated. At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, P\u00e9cs-Pog\u00e1ny Airport, Gy\u0151r\u2013P\u00e9r International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by General aviation, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k's time-saving link to the rest of Hungary.",
  "country": "Hungary",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=HUF",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "The airport is roughly a 15-20 minute drive from Heviz and its famous thermal lake.",
    "Book your transfer or rental car early, especially outside the main Lake Balaton season.",
    "This airport makes the most sense for resort stays around Heviz and western Balaton.",
    "At this small charter airport, 90 minutes is usually enough before departure.",
    "SOB is most useful when your hotel is near Heviz or western Balaton rather than Budapest."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Heviz-Balaton+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=HUF",
  "iataCode": "SOB",
  "icao": "LHSM",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 46.686391,
  "layover_planner_info": "Heviz-Balaton Airport (SOB) in S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k, Hungary is a international airport for Europe, with General aviation serving the route pattern. Heviz-Balaton Airport serves western Hungary and is the air gateway most closely associated with the Lake Balaton and Heviz spa region. Plan around 45 minutes domestic, 75 minutes domestic-to-international, 90 minutes international-to-international, and 120 minutes interline. Nearby alternatives for schedule recovery include BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, PEV P\u00e9cs-Pog\u00e1ny Airport, and QGY Gy\u0151r\u2013P\u00e9r International Airport.",
  "longitude": 17.159084,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Heviz-Balaton Airport (SOB) in S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k, Hungary, contact General aviation or the handling desk immediately. This airport functions as a regional feeder, so the best recovery option is usually the next departure from S\u00e1rmell\u00e9k or a nearby airport. Heviz-Balaton Airport is the closest airport for Heviz and the western side of Lake Balaton. Backup routing may also use BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, PEV P\u00e9cs-Pog\u00e1ny Airport, and QGY Gy\u0151r\u2013P\u00e9r International Airport.",
  "name": "Heviz-Balaton Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BUD",
      "name": "Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PEV",
      "name": "P\u00e9cs-Pog\u00e1ny Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "QGY",
      "name": "Gy\u0151r\u2013P\u00e9r International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Heviz-Balaton Airport serves western Hungary and is the air gateway most closely associated with the Lake Balaton and Heviz spa region. It is a small seasonal airport rather than a large year-round hub, so the experience is usually simple and quick.\n\nThe terminal is compact and handles a modest number of charter and regional flights. Passenger processing is generally straightforward, with short walking distances and limited but adequate facilities.\n\nFor many travelers, the airport's value is its short drive to Heviz and nearby resorts rather than its terminal amenities. Advance planning matters more here than at a larger airport because transport options can thin out quickly outside peak season.\n\nH\u00e9v\u00edz-Balaton Airport serves as a highly practical regional arrival point for travelers focusing on therapeutic spa stays in H\u00e9v\u00edz, family leisure trips to Lake Balaton, and explorations of the surrounding western Hungarian resort towns. Its seasonal operations are tailored to support the region's tourism peaks, providing a convenient alternative to the longer overland journey from Budapest.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heviz-Balaton_Airport"
}