Saltar al contenido
Airport Transportation

Vasil Levski Sofia Airport

También conocido como: Sofia Airport, Sofia International Airport, SOF Airport.

SOF · LBSF · Sofia

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Vasil Levski Sofia Airport
Código IATA
SOF
Código OACI
LBSF
Ciudad
Sofia
País
Bulgaria
Coordenadas
42.6964, 23.4177
Zona horaria
Europe/Sofia
Terminales
Two terminals: Terminal 2 for most airlines and Terminal 1 for several low-cost and charter carriers

Sobre Vasil Levski Sofia Airport

Vasil Levski Sofia Airport (SOF) is the international airport of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Bulgaria Air is based here, and Ryanair and Wizz Air run the largest networks, with routes across Europe to cities such as London, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Berlin and Warsaw. Full-service airlines connect Sofia with hubs including Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Istanbul and Dubai.

The airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 2, the larger building, handles Bulgaria Air, Ryanair and most full-service airlines, while Terminal 1 serves Wizz Air, easyJet and several other low-cost and charter carriers. A free shuttle bus links the two. Since 2021 the airport has been run by SOF Connect under a 35-year concession.

The airport lies about 10 km east of central Sofia. Metro Line 4 starts at a station next to Terminal 2 and reaches the city center in about 20 minutes, and city bus 84 stops at both terminals.

From the airport, travelers head into central Sofia and on to the mountain resorts of Borovets, about 69 km away by road, and Bansko, about 160 km away.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

SOF Connect, under a 35-year concession since 2021

Passengers per year

About 8.4 million in 2025

Runways

One runway, 3,600 m long

Main airline

Bulgaria Air

Location

About 10 km east of central Sofia

Consejos de llegada a Vasil Levski Sofia Airport

Bulgaria has been fully part of Schengen since 1 January 2025, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks; for other arrivals, non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026, and the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

After passport control, collect your bags in the reclaim hall of your terminal and pass through customs into the public arrivals area. Note which terminal you landed at, since Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate buildings.

Pre-booked drivers wait in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Yellow! is the official airport taxi: order at its desk, use the marked rank outside, and ignore drivers who approach you inside the terminal. For the metro, walk from Terminal 2 to the station beside it, or take the free shuttle bus there from Terminal 1.

Bulgaria has used the euro since 1 January 2026. Sofia is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2), moving to UTC+3 in summer.

Transporte terrestre

The metro from Terminal 2 suits light travelers heading to central Sofia, while a taxi or transfer works better with luggage or from Terminal 1.

  • Metro Line 4 to the city center

    The Sofia Airport metro station sits next to Terminal 2, and trains run from about 05:30 to midnight, reaching the center in about 20 minutes. From Terminal 1 you first need the free shuttle bus.

  • Bus 84

    City bus 84 stops at both terminals and runs to central Sofia. It is slower than the metro, especially at peak times, but useful for early or late arrivals.

  • Taxi from Sofia airport

    Yellow! is the official airport taxi operator, with ranks outside both arrival halls. Book at the official desk or the marked rank, check the meter, and ignore drivers who approach you inside the terminal.

  • Private transfer

    Drivers meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. It is the simplest option for the ski resorts of Borovets, about 1¼ to 1½ hours away, or Bansko, about 2 to 2½ hours away, but needs booking in advance.

  • Car rental

    Several car rental companies have desks at the airport, and both terminals have parking. Driving suits trips beyond Sofia, such as to Borovets or Bansko, but it adds the cost and effort of parking in the city.

Compara proveedores para tu dirección exacta

Escribe tu hotel para ver el precio y todos los proveedores que llegan hasta allí.

Reserva un traslado desde SOF

Cómo moverse entre terminales

  1. Free shuttle bus

    A free shuttle runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 from 05:00 to 23:00 and connects with the metro at Terminal 2.

  2. City bus 84

    Bus 84 stops at both terminals, so it can also be used to move between them.

  3. Taxi

    Official taxis wait outside both arrival halls and can make the short drive between the terminals.

Terminales

Terminal 1

The older, single-level terminal, used for low-cost and charter flights. Boarding is by bus, as there are no air bridges.

Terminal 2

Opened in 2006, it handles most of the airport's traffic, including the national carrier and full-service airlines. The Metro Line 4 station is beside it.

Aerolíneas y destinos

The main airlines at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport.

Aegean Airlines T2

Athens

Guía de la aerolínea

Air Serbia T2

Belgrade

Guía de la aerolínea

Austrian Airlines T2

Vienna

Guía de la aerolínea

British Airways T2

London Heathrow

Guía de la aerolínea

Bulgaria Air T2

Amsterdam, Athens, Berlin, Brussels, Burgas, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Milan Malpensa, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Prague, Rome Fiumicino, Tel Aviv, Varna, Zurich

easyJet T1

Paris Orly, London Gatwick (seasonal), Manchester (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

LOT Polish Airlines T2

Warsaw Chopin

Guía de la aerolínea

Lufthansa T2

Frankfurt, Munich

Guía de la aerolínea

Norwegian T1

Helsinki (seasonal), Oslo (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Pegasus Airlines T1

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya

Guía de la aerolínea

Ryanair T2

London Stansted, Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome Ciampino, Milan Bergamo, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Brussels Charleroi, Paris Beauvais, Edinburgh, Malta, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia

Guía de la aerolínea

TAROM T2

Bucharest

Turkish Airlines T2

Istanbul

Guía de la aerolínea

Wizz Air T1

London Luton, Rome Fiumicino, Barcelona, Madrid, Milan Bergamo, Paris Beauvais, Brussels Charleroi, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw Modlin, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, Larnaca, Nice, Dortmund

Guía de la aerolínea

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Sofia Airport from the city center?

Vasil Levski Sofia Airport is about 10 km east of central Sofia. Metro Line 4 runs from the station beside Terminal 2 and reaches the center in about 20 minutes. Taxis and city bus 84 serve both terminals, though road travel takes longer at peak times. From Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 for the metro.

Is Sofia Airport in the city?

Yes. The airport is within Sofia, about 10 km east of the city center, and is connected to the city's metro network. Metro Line 4 starts next to Terminal 2, and city bus 84 links both terminals with the center. Official Yellow! taxis wait outside both arrival halls, and pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the arrivals area.

How many terminals does Sofia Airport have?

Sofia Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 2, opened in 2006, handles most traffic, including Bulgaria Air, Ryanair and full-service airlines, and has the metro station beside it. Terminal 1 is an older single-level building used by several low-cost and charter carriers. A free shuttle bus runs between the two from 05:00 to 23:00.

Which terminal do Wizz Air and Ryanair use at Sofia Airport?

Ryanair uses Terminal 2, along with Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and other full-service airlines. Wizz Air and easyJet use Terminal 1, as do several other low-cost and charter carriers. Terminal allocations can change, so check your booking or the airport's flight information before you travel or arrange a pickup.

Is there an official taxi at Sofia Airport?

Yes. Yellow! is the official airport taxi operator, with desks inside the terminals and ranks outside both arrival halls. Order at the desk or use the marked rank, and check that the meter is running. Ignore drivers who approach you inside the terminal offering rides, as they are not part of the official service.

How do I take the metro from Sofia Airport?

The Sofia Airport metro station is next to Terminal 2 and is the terminus of Metro Line 4. Trains run from about 05:30 to midnight and reach the city center in about 20 minutes, with connections to the other metro lines. If you land at Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 first.

Can I use Uber or Bolt at Sofia Airport?

Uber has not operated in Bulgaria since 2015, and Bolt does not offer car rides in Sofia. Local apps such as TaxiMe, Yellow and OK Taxi dispatch licensed, metered taxis instead. At the airport, the simplest choice is the official Yellow! desk or rank, the metro from Terminal 2, or a pre-arranged transfer.

What entry rules apply when flying into Sofia?

Bulgaria has been fully part of the Schengen Area since 1 January 2025, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check visa rules for your nationality before travel.

How do I get from Sofia Airport to Bansko or Borovets?

Borovets is about 69 km from the airport by road, roughly 1¼ to 1½ hours in good conditions. Bansko is about 160 km away, roughly 2 to 2½ hours. Times assume good driving conditions. A pre-arranged transfer or a rental car from the desks at the airport are the usual ways to make the trip, especially with ski equipment.

What currency and time zone does Bulgaria use?

Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, replacing the Bulgarian lev, so prices and payments are in euros. Sofia is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and switches to UTC+3 with daylight saving from late March to late October. ATMs are available in the arrivals areas of the airport.

Who operates Sofia Airport and how busy is it?

Sofia Airport is run by SOF Connect, a consortium led by Meridiam, under a 35-year concession that began in 2021, with Munich Airport International running operations. The airport handled about 8.4 million passengers in 2025, passing 8 million in a year for the first time. Bulgaria Air is based here, and Ryanair and Wizz Air have bases.

How do I get between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport?

A free shuttle bus runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 from 05:00 to 23:00 and connects with the metro station at Terminal 2. City bus 84 also stops at both terminals, and official taxis wait outside both arrival halls. The terminals are separate buildings, so allow extra time if you need to switch between them.

¿Por qué reservar con Airport Transportation?

Ofrecemos transporte privado desde cualquier aeropuerto hasta cualquier hotel al mejor precio, y contamos con licencia y cobertura de responsabilidad total.

¿El transporte es privado o compartido?

Airport Transportation ofrece únicamente transporte privado: en vans, SUV de lujo o minibuses.

¿Los precios son por persona o por vehículo?

Los precios de nuestro sitio web son por vehículo, no por persona, según un rango de pasajeros.

¿Cuántas personas caben en una van?

Las vans normales llevan hasta 9 pasajeros, los minibuses hasta 16 y los SUV de lujo hasta 6 pasajeros.

¿Cómo los encuentro en el aeropuerto?

Sal por completo del aeropuerto. Verás a representantes con carteles: busca el logotipo de Airport Transportation o tu nombre.

¿Qué tipo de vehículos utilizan?

Habitualmente Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe y Chevrolet Suburban.

¿Cuentan con seguro?

Sí: contamos con un seguro de responsabilidad total para todos los pasajeros mientras usan nuestros servicios.

¿Ofrecen sillas para bebé?

Las sillas para bebé se proporcionan con aviso previo, sujetas a disponibilidad, con un máximo de una silla por vehículo.

¿Con cuánta antelación debo reservar?

Puedes reservar con cualquier antelación; sugerimos entre una semana y un día antes. También hay reservas para el mismo día.

¿Qué métodos de pago se aceptan?

PayPal es nuestro método de pago principal; también hay una opción de pago en efectivo al reservar por nuestro sitio web. Las tarjetas de crédito se aceptan a través de PayPal.

¿Los vehículos tienen aire acondicionado?

Sí: para tu comodidad, todas nuestras unidades cuentan con aire acondicionado.

¿Qué pasa si mi vuelo se retrasa?

Durante la reserva te pedimos tu aerolínea y número de vuelo para poder rastrear los retrasos y esperarte.

¿Puedo hacer paradas durante el trayecto?

Sí, puedes añadir una parada adicional a tu servicio durante el proceso de reserva.

¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

No: los precios se fijan por rango de pasajeros o por vehículo, no por edad.

¿Mi reserva es reembolsable?

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

¿Qué monedas se aceptan?

Todos los precios están en USD. A través de PayPal puedes pagar en casi cualquier moneda; los pagos en efectivo se aceptan solo en USD.

¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

Reserva un traslado desde SOF