Sofia's main airport is located 10km (6 miles) east of the city centre. Most international flights leave from the new Terminal 2.
Transport to the city from the airport
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 Sofia 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. The ticket is 1 lev (0, 50 euro).
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 to the city centre should be about 10 leva (depending on traffic, could be 12 leva).
By bus
The Central Bus Station is located near the city centre. The website gives a listing of all domestic and international departure & arrival times and costs. Bear in mind that there are three other bus stations for minor destinations.
Website: http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/index.php#
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 to the city centre should be about 10 leva (depending on traffic, could be 12 leva).
By bus
The Central Bus Station is located near the city centre. The website gives a listing of all domestic and international departure & arrival times and costs. Bear in mind that there are three other bus stations for minor destinations.
Website: http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/index.php#
By train
The Bulgarian State Railway runs cheap and extensive services throughout the country, although trains can be very slow. Sofia's main station is located at boulevard Maria Louisa 112, a 20-minute walk north of the city centre. Tickets for lines covering the northern half of Bulgaria are sold on the ground floor - all others are sold in the basement. International tickets are bought down the left-hand passageway from the entrance hall, from Rila (tel: (02) 832 3346).
Tickets can also be purchased from the Transport Service Centre in the National Palace of Culture (NDK) underpass (tel: (02) 932 4280) or from Rila Tours, 5 Gurko Str. (tel: (02) 987 0777).
Low cost companies which fly to Sofia:
http://wizzair.com/Default.asp?slid=clear&language=EN
http://www.germanwings.com/en/
http://www.flyniki.com/en/
http://www.germanwings.com/en/
http://www.flyniki.com/en/
