Sofia airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Sofia Airport (SOF) is about 10 km east of the centre. Terminal 2 has its own metro station, and Terminal 1 is linked to it by a free shuttle bus.
How long it takes and how often
The metro runs from about 05:30 to midnight and takes about 20 minutes to Serdika in the centre. Buses 84 and 184 run to the centre during the day.
Options and prices
- Metro to the centre: ticket 30+ at 0.80 EUR, or tap a contactless bank card
- Bus 84 or 184 to General Gurko Street: 0.80 EUR for ticket 30+
- Taxi: book at the OK Supertrans desk in the arrival hall, or at oktaxi.net or +359 2 973 2121
- Uber does not operate in Bulgaria
Where to buy tickets
- Metro: ticket machines or cashier desk in the airport metro station, or tap a contactless bank card at the barriers
- Buses 84 and 184: ticket machine at Terminal 1, Center for Urban Mobility kiosks in Terminal 2, or tap a contactless card on board
- Taxi: only at the licensed OK Supertrans desk, to avoid overcharging
Metropolitan (Sofia Metro) (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Sofia airport to the city centre?
Sofia Airport (SOF) is about 10 km east of the centre. Terminal 2 has its own metro station, and Terminal 1 is linked to it by a free shuttle bus. The metro runs from about 05:30 to midnight and takes about 20 minutes to Serdika in the centre. Buses 84 and 184 run to the centre during the day.
How much does it cost to get from Sofia airport to the centre?
Metro to the centre: ticket 30+ at 0.80 EUR, or tap a contactless bank card. Bus 84 or 184 to General Gurko Street: 0.80 EUR for ticket 30+. Taxi: book at the OK Supertrans desk in the arrival hall, or at oktaxi.net or +359 2 973 2121. Uber does not operate in Bulgaria.
Where do I buy tickets at Sofia airport?
Metro: ticket machines or cashier desk in the airport metro station, or tap a contactless bank card at the barriers Buses 84 and 184: ticket machine at Terminal 1, Center for Urban Mobility kiosks in Terminal 2, or tap a contactless card on board Taxi: only at the licensed OK Supertrans desk, to avoid overcharging
Any tips for the airport transfer in Sofia?
Use the metro from Terminal 2. If you land at Terminal 1, take the free shuttle bus between the terminals first.