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SOF

Sofia Airport

Sofia, Bulgaria

Where to start
Metro Line 1 / Bolt

Bulgaria's main airport. Metro Line 1 connects directly from Terminal 2 to Sofia city centre in approximately 30 minutes. Bolt is the most affordable rideshare.

Ride Options

Bolt

rideshare

Most affordable and reliable app-based ride in Sofia

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteDesignated Bolt zone outside each terminal.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Metro Line 1

transit

Affordable, fast connection to Sofia city centre

AvailabilityRuns approximately 5 AM–midnight
Pickup NoteMetro station at Terminal 2 (a short walk or shuttle from T1). Serdika in ~30 min.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi (via app only)

taxi

Use ONLY via Bolt or official operators

AvailabilityAvailable — but only book via app
Pickup NoteNEVER accept rides from touts at the terminal. Use Bolt or OK Supertrans via phone only.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Sofia — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Bolt and Uber pickup outside each terminal. Bolt is most popular.

Taxi

Licensed taxis at official ranks only. Use Bolt or Yellow Taxi/OK Supertrans to avoid scams.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles from outside the terminal.

Transit

Metro Line 1 (Blue Line) station at Terminal 2. Trains to Sofia city centre (Serdika) in ~30 min.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Never take a taxi from touts at the terminal — serious overcharging is common.
  • Bolt is very reliable and very affordable in Sofia.
  • Metro Line 4 connects SOF to central Sofia in ~20 min — direct from Terminal 2.
  • OK Supertrans (yellow) is the official airport taxi — fixed zone fares, avoid unofficial taxis.
  • Yellow! Taxi and OK Supertrans are the regulated taxi brands at SOF — refuse other touts who quote 'flat fare'.