Airport Name
Sofia Airport
Airport Location
6 miles east of Sofia
IATA Code
SOF
Telephone
(+ 359 2) 937 2211, (+ 359 2) 937 2212, (+ 359 2) 937 2213
Airport Overview
Originally built in the late 1930s, Sofia Airport received a major facelift with the addition of the spacious and modern Terminal 2. A hub for several Eastern European-based airlines such as Bulgaria Air, BH Air and Wizz Air, flights to Sofia Airport now bring in more than three million passengers every year.
With daily flights to many major European cities such as London, Frankfurt, Zurich and Athens, passengers from all over the world can enjoy a bit of Bulgarian hospitality, whether it’s by sampling local cuisine or conversing with the friendly airport staff. Even the ticketing counters are cheery, with brightly coloured mosaics.
The largest airport in Bulgaria, Sofia is a gateway to the natural delights of the country, from the peaks of the Balkan Mountains to the sandy beaches of the Black Sea resorts.
Terminal Transfer
There is a free shuttle between terminals operating every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Transport between terminals can be requested at the information desks in the terminals between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Getting into Town
Train: Sofia Metro Line 1 connects Sofia Airport to the city centre with an 18-minute ride. The other Metro stations allow convenient transport connections to bus or trolleybus lines of the city transport system. The metro trains on the route to the airport operate from 5:30 a.m. to midnight daily, including weekends/holidays.
Bus: You can take public bus No. 384 and No. 84 to the city centre from the airport. For more information, visit the Sofia Airport website.
Taxi: There are designated taxi stands in front of the western exits of the arrivals sections in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. If there are no taxis at the stands, you can request one from the taxi desks in the arrivals halls in each terminal.
Car Parking
There are two parking areas at the airport. Both the open car park at Terminal 1 and the covered parking garage at Terminal 2 allow for parking at 1-hour intervals up for up to 7 hours, with additional charges for time spent beyond 7 hours. There are also designated costs for 24- and 48-hour stays. Long-term rates are also available in both parking lots.
Information Desks
There are information desks in the public areas of each terminal, which are well-staffed and helpful.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Currency exchange, ATMs, banking services, post office.
Luggage: There is a lost-property office in Terminal 1 and luggage-wrapping facilities in the departures area.
Conference and business: The Sofia Lounge in Terminal 1 is equipped with business facilities, including a copy machine, printer, fax machine and stationary computers. The VIP lounge in Terminal 1 also has facilities for press conferences and interviews.
Other facilities: Both terminals have guest lounges with Wi-Fi, computer terminals, TV and newspapers, food and drink. There’s also a first aid centre, some family play areas and several baby changing stations.
Wi-Fi: There is free Wi-Fi throughout the airport.
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