How to get to Sofia from Sofia International Airport

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Five Transfer Options are available from Sofia Airport to Sofia city center

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and the city where the Sofia International airport is located. The Sofia city center is only 10 km from the Sofia airport, and you can get there by shuttle bus, by metro, by taxi, by rented car, and by AtoB taxi service.

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How to get from Sofia Airport to Sofia by bus?

The inter-terminal service operates 24/7 and connects the two terminals. This bus route runs every 30 minutes from 8 am to 8 pm. Whereas between 8:20 pm to 7:40 pm, this route runs every 40 minutes. Keep in mind that for any additional information you can find the Information Desks located in the public areas of the two terminals.

Route No84

This bus line connects the city center (Gen.Gurko Str.) with Sofia Airport Terminal 2 and 1 and then it goes back along Christopher Columbus Blvd.- Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd. to Gen.Gurko Str.

Route No184

This bus line connects the city center (Gen.Gurko Str.) with Sofia Airport Terminal 2 and 1 and then it goes back along Christopher Columbus Blvd.- Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd. to Gen.Gurko Str.

The bus ticket costs 1,60 euros and it is a 40minutes drive including the stops. It is a cheap transfer option you can get to reach the city center, but the buses are available from 5:40 am to 11:36 pm. They leave every 30 minutes from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You can purchase a bus ticket from kiosks and machines at Sofia Airport Arrivals Hall. There is also an Urban Mobility Centre in Terminal 2, where you can purchase tickets and ask for any help you might need. Buses stops are outside the Arrivals Hall as you exit the Arrival building.

There isn’t a night route from the airport to the city center and passengers can only carry to 2 pieces of luggage as there is limited space. Keep in mind that the city center stop is located a couple of kilometers away from the actual city center of Sofia, so you may need another bus or taxi to reach your destination.

How to get to Sofia from Sofia International Airport

How to get from Sofia Airport to Sofia by metro?

You can also go by metro to the Sofia city center from the Sofia airport. Metro line M2 from Sofia Airport is a fast and affordable option. You can find the Sofia Airport Metro Station in the public area of Terminal 2 by following the blue line on the floor. If you land in Terminal 1, Sofia Airport provides free-of-charge transportation between the two terminal buildings.

Metro trains leave every 15 minutes, and the duration of the journey is about 18 minutes. The metro trains on the route to the airport operate from 5:30 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and weekends/holidays and it costs about 0.80 euros

Changing trains from Line 1 to Line 2 at Serdika Metro Station, passengers can travel from the airport to Sofia Central Bus and Railway Stations within less than half an hour. Connection with the railway transport is possible two stops from Metro station Sofia Airport at Metro station Iskarsko shosse, with a changeover there to trains on the Sofia-Plovdiv and Sofia-Karlovo lines.

How to get to Sofia from Sofia International Airport

How to get from Sofia Airport to Sofia by car?

The distance between the city center and Sofia Airport is about 10 km via Brussels blvd. and Tsarigradsko Shose blvd. Trakiya highway leads into Sofia from the East. The connection with Hemus highway is via Botevgradsko Shose blvd. and Prodan Tarakchiev str.Sofia Airport is connected to the northern city side via Iztochna Tangenta str.

How to get from Sofia Airport to Sofia by taxi?

For your comfort and safety, we recommend the services of the taxi operator OK Supertrans AD as a contractual partner of SOF Connect, the concessioner of Sofia Airport. You can find the service at the offices of OK Supertrans in the Arrivals of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

The taxi fare from the Sofia Airport to the city center of Sofia is about 7-10 euros per 4 passengers but keep in mind that at nighttime you should add an extra fare. The journey is about 20 minutes drive.

There are yellow marks on the floor that can lead you to the taxi stand area. Keep in mind to not use taxi services offered outside the office of the taxi operator or in front of the terminal to avoid the risk of abuse.

How to get from Sofia Airport to Bansko by AtoB transfer?

Choosing AtoB Sofia airport service gives you the chance of a safe route to your hotel. Regulations and laws regarding child seats vary from country to country. Therefore, we recommend thinking about the comfort and safety of your kids. Add a child seat when you order a Sofia airport transfer service. Choose a baby seat suitable to your needs as we have a wide range of options: booster, baby chair, and infant seat. This option is available in Section Extra.

AtoB Sofia airport taxi service offers reliable and personalized airport transfer services. Add to your private Sofia airport transfer additional waiting time, bottled water, Spotify list, or indicate your preferred language. For those travelers who value their time and don’t want to waste it standing in queues to get a taxi or a bus, we recommend you pre-book an AtoB transfer online.

By booking Sofia airport AtoB service online, you get a fixed price, meet & greet, and door-to-door services upon your arrival. Transportation from the airport to your destination is an important issue in your holiday so don’t stay last minute and ruin your first impression of your journey. AtoB Sofia airport transfer service is there to worry for you for all the details of arriving at your destination, leaving you to enjoy your trip.

How to get to Sofia from Sofia International Airport

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