Originally built in the late 1930s, Sofia Airport received a major facelift in the past few years 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.
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There is a free shuttle between terminals operating every 30 minutes between 7am and 6pm. Transport between terminals can be requested at the information desks in the terminals between 6pm and 11pm.
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Train: At present there is no train operating from Sofia Airport, but an extension of the Sofia Metro is scheduled for completion by 2014.
Bus: You can take public bus No. 84 to the city centre from the airport, which takes between 25-30 minutes. Each piece of luggage bigger than 60cm x 60cm x 40cm will need an additional ticket. Tickets are BGN1 (£0.44).
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. Taxi fare to central Sofia is between BGN 8-10 (between £3.60 and £4.40). Drivers will also accept US Dollars or Euros, and a tip of 5-10 per cent is customary.
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There are two parking areas at the airport. The open car park at Terminal 1 charges BGN 2 (about £0.80) per hour up to seven hours, BGN 18 (£8) for 24 hours, and BGN 25 (£11) for up to 48 hours. The covered parking garage at Terminal 2 charges BGN 3 (£1.30) for the first hour with BGN 2 per additional hour up to seven, BGN 20 (£9) per 24 hours and BGN 27 (£12) for up to 48 hours. Long-term rates are available in both car parks.
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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, and 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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