Sofia Airport (SOF – Vasil Levski Sofia Airport) serves as Bulgaria’s largest airport, located 4 miles east of city center with direct flights to 90 destinations via 27 airlines including Ryanair (42 cities), Wizz Air (24 cities), Bulgaria Air (national carrier), Lufthansa, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and LOT. Major European hubs connect Sofia to worldwide destinations: London, Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Istanbul. Budget carriers dominate with affordable connections throughout Europe.
No direct U.S. flights – connections typically via Frankfurt, Vienna, Istanbul, or London. Ground transportation from airport includes Metro Line M4 (yellow line) directly to city center (30 minutes, ~2 BGN), buses (84 and 384 to city center, ~2 BGN), taxis (fixed rate ~20-25 BGN to center), and ride-share (Uber, Bolt ~15-20 BGN). Entry requirements: No visa required for U.S. citizens (90-day Schengen stay); passport valid 6+ months recommended.
Bulgaria is EU member but NOT in Schengen Area yet (though controls are minimal). Euro adoption planned for 2026-2027. The airport has two terminals with dining, shopping, and standard facilities.
Sofia is accessible by international trains from neighboring Balkans countries and buses from regional destinations.