Sofia Airport (SOF)

Upon landing at Sofia Airport, passengers navigate passport control, collect checked luggage, pass through customs, and reach the public arrivals landside area.

• Follow designated overhead signage towards Passport Control after disembarking.
• Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air borders in March 2024; passengers arriving on domestic Schengen flights proceed directly to baggage reclaim without border checks.
• Non-Schengen arrivals must pass through border inspection with a valid passport or national identity card.
• Collect checked baggage from the designated carousels in the baggage reclaim hall.
• Proceed through Customs: choose the Green Channel for goods within standard allowances or the Red Channel if declaring commercial items, excess cash, or restricted goods.
• Exit into the arrivals hall where ground transport, ATMs, and information desks are located.

• 電車

  Metro

  Sofia Metro Line 4 (M4) departs directly from the station attached to Terminal 2. A free shuttle connects Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 for metro access.

  所要時間:

  roughly 20-30 minutes to central Sofia (Serdika Station)

  目安料金:

  typically 1.60 BGN for a single journey

• バス

  Public Bus

  Bus line 84 and line 184 connect both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to the city centre (Orlov Most / Eagle Bridge area).

  所要時間:

  roughly 35-45 minutes depending on traffic

  目安料金:

  typically 1.60 BGN for a single ticket

• タクシー

  Official Taxi

  Official contracted taxis (OK Supertrans) operate from ranks outside both terminals. Taxis can be booked at official desks inside the arrivals halls.

  所要時間:

  roughly 20-30 minutes to the city centre

  目安料金:

  typically 15-25 BGN depending on destination and traffic

• レンタカー

  Car Rental

  Desk counters for major international and local car hire agencies are available in the arrivals halls of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  所要時間:

  roughly 20-30 minutes to central Sofia

  目安料金:

  varies by vehicle type, agency, and rental period

Transferring between flights at Sofia Airport depends on your terminal and Schengen/non-Schengen status.

• Transfers within Terminal 2 between Schengen flights generally follow international transfer corridors without re-clearing security.
• Transfers involving Terminal 1 or non-Schengen connections require exiting landside, collecting baggage if not checked through, and transferring terminals via the free airport shuttle.
• Allow at least 90 to 120 minutes for inter-terminal transfers, especially if luggage collection and re-check-in are required.

Free public Wi-Fi access is available throughout both passenger terminals.

• Select the airport Wi-Fi network (typically named SOF_Free_WiFi or similar) on your device.
• Accept the terms and conditions on the portal page to connect.
• No mobile phone registration or SMS verification is generally required.

Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). Banking facilities and ATMs are widely available across the airport.

• ATMs accepting major international cards (Visa, Mastercard) are situated in the arrivals and departures areas of both terminals.
• Currency exchange desks are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 landside and airside zones.
• Card payments are widely accepted for transport tickets, shops, and food venues, though holding a small amount of cash in BGN is helpful for minor purchases.

Food and beverage options are located in both landside and airside areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

• Terminal 2 offers a broader selection of cafes, quick-service eateries, and snack bars after security.
• Terminal 1 contains basic cafe facilities offering sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and soft drinks.
• Airside options operate in alignment with scheduled flight departures.

Airside business lounges are available in Terminal 2 for eligible passengers and pay-per-use entry.

• Preslav Lounge and Pliska Lounge operate airside in Terminal 2.
• Access is granted to premium class airline passengers, lounge key holders, and passengers paying a walk-in entry fee.
• Services include comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, drinks, Wi-Fi, and flight monitors.

While there is no hotel inside the terminal buildings, several airport hotels are located within a short driving distance.

• Ibis Sofia Airport and Novotel Sofia are located within 1 to 3 kilometres of the terminals.
• Some surrounding hotels provide private shuttle transfers upon request.
• Taxis or metro connections offer quick access to accommodations situated further towards the city centre.

Standard baggage reclaim, lost property, and luggage wrapping services are available inside the airport.

• Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately past border control in both terminals.
• For lost or damaged luggage, visit the handling agent desk located inside the baggage reclaim area before exiting to landside.
• Luggage wrapping services operate in the departure halls of both terminals prior to security.

Basic facilities for families travelling with young children are located throughout the airport.

• Baby care and nappy-changing rooms are accessible in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Terminal 2 features designated children's play areas airside.
• Lifts and accessible ramps connect all floors and passenger transit zones.

• Free Wi-Fi
• ATMs & Currency Exchange
• Metro Station (Terminal 2)
• Taxi Rank
• Car Rental Desks
• Business Lounges
• Baby Care Rooms
• Luggage Wrapping

現地の緊急連絡先: 112 (National Emergency Number)

• 112 is the universal European emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services in Bulgaria.
• First aid and medical assistance facilities are present on-site at Sofia Airport; contact any uniformed airport staff or information desk for immediate medical aid.
• In case of a lost passport, contact your country's embassy in Sofia and report the loss to the Bulgarian Border Police at the airport.

• パスポートの有効期限、必要なビザ、ETA、または入国申告を確認してください。
• 前日に搭乗券で出発ターミナルを確認してください。
• 着陸した瞬間にオンラインになるよう、旅行用eSIMを有効にしてください。
• オフライン地図をダウンロードし、ホテルの住所と予約番号をスクリーンショットしておきましょう。
• 旅行することを銀行に伝え、予備の支払いカードを持ち歩いてください。
• 現地の緊急連絡先と大使館の連絡先を携帯電話に保存してください。
• パスポートを写真に撮り、オフラインでアクセスできる場所にコピーを保存してください。
• 目的地の受託手荷物許容量と制限品目を確認してください。

空港の運営状況は変更されることがあります。ご旅行前に、ターミナル、運賃、時刻表を以下の公式情報源で必ずご確認ください。

• Sofia Airport (official)公式空港情報
• Chief Directorate Border Police - Ministry of Interior Bulgaria政府機関情報
• National Customs Agency of Bulgaria政府機関情報
• Metropolitan EAD (Sofia Metro Operator)公式交通機関情報
• Bulgarian Ministry of Health政府機関情報