Getting There By Air

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Airlines offering flights to Sofia from the UK include British Airways, Bulgaria Air, easyJet and Wizz Air.

Sofia Airport (SOF)
Tel: (02) 937 2211.
Website: www.sofia-airport.bg

Sofia's main airport is located 10km (6 miles) east of the city centre. Most international flights leave from the new Terminal 2. A free shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes between Terminals 1 and 2.

Airport facilities
Facilities include several 24-hour bureaux de change and ATMs, left-luggage, bars, restaurants, fast-food outlets, a free internet hotspot zone and car hire from Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Sixt.

Transport to the city
Public transport bus 84 runs a frequent service (every 10 or 15 minutes) between Terminal 1 and Sofia University, close to the city centre (journey time - 20 minutes). Bus 284 operates between the new Terminal 2 and the university, also every 10-15 minutes. Tickets can be bought from the kiosk near the bus stop or directly from the driver, plus a separate ticket for each item of bulky luggage. Official taxi companies OK Supertrans and Taxi S Express are in the ranks outside, and all drivers are obliged to use the meter. The fare should be around 14-16Lv to the city centre.

Approximate flight times to Sofia
Approximate flight times (excluding stopover times) to Sofia are: from London - 3 hours 15 minutes; New York - 10 hours; Los Angeles - 15 hours; Toronto - 10 hours; and Sydney - 20 hours).