Headline background Image

Search Flights from Bucharest to Sofia

Popular Airport

Sofia Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

296 Km

Transportation to Airport from Bucharest City Center

Aurel Vlaicu Intl. Airport

You can choose from taxi, bus, trolleybus, and tramway options to reach Aurel Vlaicu Airport from the city centers, as well as you can rent a car to get to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to reach the airport by your own car using the highway.

Taxi

Taxis are frequently preferred for transportation to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get a taxi anywhere in the capital city and reach the airport easily. It would be useful to talk about the taxi fare before boarding the taxi, just as in the Balkan countries in general. Taking a taxi is the best option for those who prefer comfort and fast transportation.

Bus

There are bus services to Aurel Vlaicu Airport from five different parts of the city. It is possible to reach the airport safely by the buses you can get from these regions. Transportation to the airport by bus is provided by the buses running on the lines 131, 335, 148, 112 and 301.

Trolleybus

Trolleybuses, which are a different kind of buses, are another option to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from anywhere in the city thanks to the trolleybuses running on wire system. Just like buses, trolleybuses are also one of the economical transportation options.

Tramway

There are two tramway lines you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get to the airport by the tramway line 5 after 10 stations. If you take the express tram line 783, you can reach the airport more quickly after only 6 stations.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can rent a car with a driver, or you can rent it and drive yourself. You can get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in the city center.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are arranged at Aurel Vlaciu Airport, the second largest and important airport in Bucharest. Aurel Vlaciu Airport, which is the second major airport after Henri Coanda Airport, has a few terminal buildings. In addition to lost property office, internet access, and car rental offices, the airport offers a duty-free store where you can do shopping and a cafeteria where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.


Henri Coanda Intl. Airport

Buses and taxis, as well as trains can be used to reach Henri Coanda Airport, which is about 20 kilometers from the city center. You can also choose to rent a car, use the shuttle services of the hotels, or drive with a private car thanks to the parking areas at the airport.

Taxi

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport comfortably with the taxis you can find from all the taxi stations in the city. Although taxis are more expensive than other transportation options, they can be preferred by passengers due to the fast, comfortable and safe journey they offer.

Bus

Buses can be used as a more economical option for transportation to the airport. To get to Henri Coanda Airport you can take advantage of the bus stops located in different parts of the city. Although it is a more economical option, it would take you longer to get to the airport with the buses.  We suggest that passengers who want to use the buses take this into consideration.

Train

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport with trains which are preferred because it is a both fast and economical means of transportation. Although trains are faster than buses, it is not possible to get on the train from all parts of the city. Train stations are in the center of the city and passengers who want to go to the airport by train must first reach the city center.

Transfer Vehicle

Using a transfer vehicle to reach the airport might be safer than other options. Transfer vehicles are safer and financially more economical for those passengers who do not how to go to the airport. Among the hotels that provide a shuttle service to Henri Coanda Airport in the city are Angelo Airport Hotel, Howard Johnson Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Phoenica Grand Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotels.

Car Rental

Another option to go to Henri Coanda Airport is to rent a car. You can quickly get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. You can rent a car with a driver or drive yourself to the airport in a pleasant way. Among the car rental companies you can choose from in the city are Avis, Autonom, Boca, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Touring.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are operated from Henri Coanda Airport, Bucharest's largest airport. Henri Coanda Airport, an important transportation hub for the city of Bucharest, has more than one terminal building for domestic and international flights. At Henri Coanda Airport, where you can meet your basic needs before and after the flight, there is also a hotel for accommodation needs.

There are pharmacies, post offices, bank ATMs, internet, lost property office, hairdresser, meeting room and car rental offices, as well as stores where you can shop and restaurants at the airport.

Stores where you can shop are Press One, Best Value Express, Art & Craft Express, Romanian Wines, Tobacco and Accessories, Best Value Plazza, Beluga, Best Value Last Minute, Art & Craft Last Minute, Flower Shop, Relay and Billa.

Among the places where you can eat or drink something are Espression, Brioche Doree, Route 96, Gloria Jean's, Espressamente, Refuel, Haagen Dazs, Momenti Peroni, Burger King, La Sarmale, Trattoria Buongiorno, City Cafe and Segafredo.

Transportation to Sofia City Center from Airport

Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport, located in Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia, is 5 kilometers from the city center and serves international flights. A large number of passengers are being transported each year from Sofia Airport, Bulgaria's main airport.

The Sofia transport network, which offers numerous transport alternatives to reach the city center from the Sofia Airport, which is close to the city, allows you to travel comfortably, without hesitation and fast. In addition to this, you can benefit from numerous services and activities before or after your flight, and spend your time in a pleasant way.

From Sofia Airport to the city center, there are many different transportation options both by road and by rail. These options include taxi, bus, subway, bicycle and rental cars.

Taxi

You can go to the city center safely and comfortably with the taxis of OK Supertrans, the contractor of Sofia Airport. From the time your aircraft landed at the airport, you can request a taxi from the company office at terminal buildings 1 and 2. Or, you can choose to take one of the taxis waiting in front of the terminal building.

Bus

Another means of transportation that you can choose to go to the city center from Sofia Airport is the buses. You can get to the city center with the buses that operate on two different lines which are easy and affordable. Buses number 84 and 384 run from 5 am until midnight. Do not forget to ask which one you should get before boarding.

Metro

Another way to get to the city center is by metro. It is easy to go to the city center with the metro which is comfortable, fast and economical. The Sofia Metro 1 Line is directly connected to Sofia Airport and allows you to reach many points of the city. If you wish you can change to Metro 2 Line at Serdika metro station. The metro would take you to city center in 18 minutes. The metro is a good option, serving between 5 am and midnight every day of the week.

Bicycle

Sofia Airport is a significant one with regards to bicycles in the world, as the number of cyclists is increasing and use of bicycles is supported. Bicycle paths are available at Sofia Airport, where bicycle parking is available at each terminal.

Car Rental

Another option to get to the city center from Sofia Airport is to rent a car. This service, which is designed for those who want to travel comfortably using personal vehicles, can be obtained from the car rental offices at the airport.

Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Choice, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avtojet, Moto Pfohe, Tany 97, Thrifty and Firefly.

Weather in Sofia

DayMin - Max
FridayMin -3ºC - Max 1ºC
SaturdayMin -3ºC - Max 2ºC
SundayMin -4ºC - Max 2ºC
MondayMin -2ºC - Max 3ºC
TuesdayMin -2ºC - Max 5ºC

More Information About Sofia

Frequently Asked Questions

Wingie App Banner
Get exclusive deals on the Wingie app!
Wingie QR Code