Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
16 MAR 2026
~ 20 min
2
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Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
16 MAR 2026
~ 20 min
2
Sofia Airport to City Center: Transfers and Taxi
Sofia city center is the hub of all the cultural and political activities in the country. The city garden, National Assembly, and Ivan Vazov National Theater are the famous buildings there. You can enjoy the sight of huge buildings and the Bulgarian culture.
Transfer from Sofia Airport to the city center
This distance between the air hub and the city center is almost 10 km. There are many ride options including minivans if you are traveling with your family and friends. You can easily choose them according to the size of the luggage and the number of passengers. Since there are no direct trains or buses available for this route, you can avoid the extra hustle of changing conveyance by just booking a direct transfer online.
The Kiwitaxi transfer costs from 22 Euros and the trip takes under 20 minutes.
Taxi from Sofia Airport to City Center
There are few private cabs available outside the terminal. The average cost of a taxi from Sofia airport to your destination should be around 15 EUR. There are only a limited number of taxis available outside the air hub. Many people are looking for them, so there would be a hustle getting a cab outside the terminal. Especially, when you are traveling with bulky luggage. Some taxi drivers are looking to overcharge you after seeing you in a hurry. Beware.
Public Transport from Sofia Airport to City Center
Sofia airport provides only an inter-terminal train service. Therefore, no public transport either a train or a bus is directly available for the city center from the air hub.
Train service (BDZh): Sofia Metro Line 1 connects the airport with the capital. You can save your money using public trains by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) and keep the total cost under 7 EUR. However, you have to catch two short routed trains for this distance. It would take around 15 minutes on average.
Bus service: Bus 84 from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 connects the city with the airport. You can also take Bus 184 from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for the center. Bus travel duration is almost 30 minutes, costing under 5 EUR.
About the Route
You can see the real Bulgarian culture of colorful arts and huge buildings around the route. You can capture and explore many famous Bulgarian buildings during this 30 minute time span.
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FAQ
Prices for a private transfer from Sofia airport (SOF) to Sofia start from $43. The exact total depends on the vehicle class and trip details you choose during booking.
Important note: All prices shown on the website are per vehicle (within the selected class capacity), not per passenger.
To see the final price for your trip, enter your pickup and drop-off points, date, time, and passengers, then click “View Prices”.
Kiwitaxi is a pre-booked transfer service: you see the price before you confirm your booking, and the voucher states the price for the route you ordered.
Extra charges may apply only if the trip conditions change, for example:
Important note: The transfer price usually does not depend on the weekend or time of day. However, during major holidays or big events, the price may increase due to higher demand.
Your transfer from Sofia airport (SOF) to Sofia is arranged in advance for your party. Typically, the booking includes:
Waiting time policy (most common cases):
Important note: If the included waiting time is exceeded, the driver may request an additional fee for extra waiting.
Tip: If you need pickup at an airport or railway station, it is usually best to set the pickup time to your scheduled arrival time to make the meeting easier for the driver.
After you complete the booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a voucher and all important trip details.
Important note: If you don’t receive the confirmation e-mail, please check your Spam folder and contact Customer Support via support@kiwitaxi.com or online chat.
Kiwitaxi works on a pre-order basis, so the dispatcher needs time to confirm the transfer.
The timing depends on the vehicle class:
Premium class vehicles or Minibus for 10, 13, 16 or 19 pax should be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Standard vehicles (Micro, Economy, Comfort, Minivan 4 pax, Minibus 7 pax) should be booked at least 16 hours prior to your trip.
If you don’t have that much time, you can place an urgent transfer request. We will inform you as soon as possible whether we can provide the service.
Yes. If your plans change, you can usually update your booking details. Common changes include:
How to make changes (most common options):
Cancellation policy (typical): you can cancel with a full refund up to 5 hours prior to departure for standard classes (Micro/Economy/Comfort/Minivan 4 pax/Minibus 7 pax) and up to 24 hours prior to departure for higher classes (Business/SUV/Premium and larger minibuses).
Important note: The free cancellation period and exact conditions for your booking are always stated in your confirmation e-mail and on the Modify/Cancel booking page.
If you paid online and you don’t receive a refund within 5–7 banking days (typical timeframe), please contact Customer Support.
Important note: Your driver will meet you with a nameplate displaying the first and last names you provided during booking.
Meeting points depend on the pickup type:
Detailed meet-up instructions are provided in your voucher. It also includes the phone number you can use to coordinate the pickup.
If your pickup is linked to a flight/train, we recommend adding your flight/train details during booking (or updating them later) to help coordinate the meeting.
If your flight is delayed:
If you arrive early: please go to the meeting point indicated on your voucher and wait. Your driver may not be there yet if the pickup was scheduled for the original arrival time.
Important note: If possible, do not leave the pickup location and take a local taxi service without contacting us first, as this may affect refund eligibility.
If you can’t see your driver right away, please check the nameplates again — the driver may not have noticed you passing by.
As soon as you find out you may be late or you can’t find the driver, please contact:
Provide your order number and the updated arrival time.
Important note: Keep your mobile phone switched on — the driver/dispatcher may try to reach you.
If the driver fails to meet you, please contact Customer Support — we will help resolve the situation.
Choose your vehicle based on the number of passengers and the amount of luggage. During booking, you’ll see the passenger and luggage allowance for each class.
Important note: Maximum capacity is specified for each class. If you’re unsure, choose a larger class or contact Customer Support.
Yes. Many special requests can be arranged if you add them during booking (or contact Customer Support as soon as possible).
Popular requests:
Tip: Standard baggage is usually considered luggage with total dimensions (L+W+H) up to 158 cm. If you have larger items, mention it in the “Comment to order” field so we can help select the right car class.
This is a private transfer: the vehicle is reserved for you and your travel companions only.
You won’t share the car with other passengers, and the driver will take you directly to your destination (unless you request an additional stop).
Payment options depend on the country and route. You will see the available methods during checkout.
Depending on your destination, you may be able to choose:
Important note: Your card may be charged in euros or dollars (shown during checkout). The exchange rate depends on your bank.
Yes. If Business/Premium/VIP options are available for from Sofia airport (SOF) to Sofia, you’ll be able to select them on the booking page.
Business / Premium / VIP transfers are a good choice if you need:
Important note: Specific car models and onboard amenities (Wi‑Fi, water, chargers, etc.) can vary by destination and availability. If something is essential, mention it in the booking comments or contact Customer Support.
We carefully choose local service providers and work with reliable transport companies. We check orders and collect customer feedback to keep service quality consistent.
For a smoother pickup:
Important note: We try to select drivers who can speak the customer’s language or at least English, but we cannot guarantee a requested language for every destination.
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