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Sofia Airport

Sofia, Bulgaria

Where to start
Metro line M4 from Terminal 2 to the city centre, or an official taxi booked at the desk in Arrivals

Sofia Airport has two terminals. Metro line M4 leaves from just outside Terminal 2 Arrivals and runs direct to Serdika in the city centre in about 30 minutes. Arriving at Terminal 1? Take the free airport shuttle bus to Terminal 2, about five minutes. Book official taxis at the taxi desks in the Arrivals halls. Uber does not operate in Bulgaria; licensed taxi apps such as Yellow and TaxiMe work instead.

Ride Options

Metro M4

transit

Direct metro to the city centre

AvailabilityAbout 30 minutes to Serdika; from Terminal 2
Pickup NoteJust outside Terminal 2 Arrivals. From Terminal 1, take the free shuttle first.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride in Sofia

AvailabilityOfficial desks in Arrivals; metered
Pickup NoteBook at the taxi desk in the Arrivals hall; check the meter.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer in Sofia or to Bulgaria's mountains

AvailabilitySofia Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the Arrivals Hall of your terminal with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
Book Transfer

SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilitySofia Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber does not operate in Bulgaria. Licensed taxi apps such as Yellow and TaxiMe book metered taxis.

Taxi

Book at the official taxi desks in the Arrivals halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are metered.

Shuttle

A free shuttle bus links Terminal 1 with Terminal 2, about five minutes.

Transit

Metro M4 leaves from just outside Terminal 2 Arrivals for Serdika in the city centre.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride offer pre-booked transfers with a driver meeting you in the arrivals hall.

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Local Tips

  • Metro M4 leaves from just outside Terminal 2 Arrivals and reaches Serdika in about 30 minutes.
  • From Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 for the metro.
  • Book official taxis at the desks in the Arrivals halls of both terminals.
  • Taxis run on the meter; check the tariff on the car before you get in.
  • Licensed taxi apps such as Yellow and TaxiMe work in Sofia; Uber does not.

Tarmyq local tip

Landing at Terminal 1? Take the free shuttle to Terminal 2 for the metro; it takes about five minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Sofia Airport to the city centre?

Take metro M4 from Terminal 2 to Serdika, about 30 minutes. From Terminal 1, take the free shuttle to Terminal 2 first.

Does Uber work in Sofia?

No. Uber does not operate in Bulgaria. Use the official taxi desks or a licensed taxi app such as Yellow or TaxiMe.

How do I get a safe taxi at Sofia Airport?

Book at the official taxi desk in the Arrivals hall, and check the meter and company name before you set off.

Is there a metro at Terminal 1?

No. The metro is at Terminal 2; a free shuttle links the terminals in about five minutes.