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Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Sofia.Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from April to September).
Contacts: Tel: +359 (0)2 937 2211/2 (international flights departures and arrivals).
Transfer between terminals: A shuttle operates between the terminals at 30-minute intervals from 7am to 6pm. For passengers needing to transfer between terminals after 6pm or before 7am, a shuttle can be requested at the information desks within the terminals.
Getting to the city: Regular bus service 84 runs on a frequent schedule day and night from the bus station close to Arrivals. Bus tickets cost BGN 1, but passengers will have to pay extra for large pieces of luggage. Taxis are available, and passengers are advised to use O.K. SUPERTRANS taxis from outside the arrivals hall; their enquiries desk is located inside the arrivals hall. Fares into town cost BGN 8 to 10, but a 5 to 10% tip is customary.Most hotels and tourist resorts run their own airport shuttles.
Car rental: Avis, Hertz, Budget, Tani Rent and Sixt have desks located in the arrivals hall.
Airport Taxis: The taxi stands are located just outside the western exit of the arrivals halls in both terminal 1 and 2. Fares into central Sofia cost between BGN 8 and BGN 10, but a 5 to 10% tip is expected. Taxi drivers are happy to accept both US Dollars and Euros. If no taxis are available, passengers can request one at the taxi desks located within the arrivals halls.
Facilities: The airport is well equipped with banks, bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants, cafeterias and bars, duty-free shopping, a chemist, travel agency, tourist information desk and first aid facilities. There is also a business lounge with Internet access, and a luggage-wrapping machine at departures.
Parking: Parking at Sofia Airport's Terminal 1 costs BGN 2 per hour for up to seven hours, BGN 18 for the first day and BGN 25 for up to 48 hours. Terminal 2 parking costs BGN 3 for the first 60 minutes and BGN 2 per hour thereafter. The daily rates are BGN 20 to BGN 27.
Departure Tax: US$20 (nationals of the USA only).
Website: www.sofia-airport.bg
Varna International Airport (VAR)
Location: The airport is situated on the western outskirts, about five miles (9km) from Varna.Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from April to September).
Contacts: Tel: +359 (0)52 573 323.
Getting to the city: Public bus 409, which passes through central Varna and travels as far as Golden Sands resort, serves the airport; departures are from in front of the VIP hall. Taxis are available in front of International Arrivals, but the meters are often not working and it is advisable to agree on a fare with the driver before departure. Many resort hotels run their own shuttle services to and from the airport.
Car rental: Car rental agents are on site at the airport including Avis, Hertz, Sixt and Europcar.
Facilities: The airport has currency exchange facilities, a large restaurant and duty-free shops.
Parking: Parking is available just opposite the terminal and is open 24 hours a day. The first ten minutes are free and charges start at BGN 2 per hour thereafter. However, a flat rate of BGN 15 applies for between seven and 12 hours of parking, while charges increase slightly thereafter.
Departure Tax: US$20 (nationals of the USA only).
Website: www.varna-airport.bg
Bourgas International Airport (BOJ)
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Bourgas.Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from April to September).
Contacts: Tel: +359 (0)56 842 631
Getting to the city: Most passenger flights into Bourgas Airport are part of package holiday deals and visitors are conveyed by their host tour operators. Taxis are available, and local buses serve the airport.
Car rental: Car rental is available.
Facilities: The airport has a bureau de change, bank, restaurant, duty free shop, post office and first aid facilities.
Departure Tax: US$20 (nationals of the USA only).
Website: www.burgas-airport.bg