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Bulgaria Airports

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 to the city: Regular bus service 84 runs on a frequent schedule day and night from the bus station close to Arrivals. 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. 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.
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: There is 24-hour short and long-term parking available in front of the terminal buildings.
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.
Transfer 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: Short-term parking bays are available.
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)56 870 248.
Transfer 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.bourgas-airport.com

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