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Ankara Esenboğa Airport

Transportation to Sofia Airport from the City Center

There are different means of transportation that you can use to get to Sofia Airport from the city center. You can go to the city center by taxi, bus, metro, and bicycle or by renting a car.

Taxi

You can quickly and easily get to Sofia Airport by taking a taxi from any corner of the city of Sofia. Taking a taxi can be a very simple transport option to get to Sofia Airport, which is 5 kilometers away from the city center.

Bus

You can easily and economically get to Sofia Airport with the buses you can get from all the points in the city. Buses that are more affordable than the taxis are available on two different lines. According to your position, the buses will take you to Sofia Airport easily.

Metro

You can go to Sofia Airport in an economical, comfortable and fast way by metro which is a rail and underground transportation option. You can reach Sofia Airport, which is directly linked to the Sofia Metro 1 Line, from all metro stations in the metro city.

Bicycle

You have the opportunity to go to Sofia Airport, one of the airports that give importance to the increasing bicycle transportation in the world, with your bikes. There are bicycle parking areas at the terminal buildings of Sofia Airport, which has special bicycle routes.

Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the comfortable options you can choose to go to Sofia Airport. You can easily reach your aircraft with the cars you can rent from the car rental offices located in the city center. Do not forget that you can rent vehicles with or without drivers.

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.

Airport Information

Located in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, Sofia Airport is an important airport that is only 5 kilometers away from the city center and serves international flights. At the same time, Sofia Airport, the most important and largest airport in Bulgaria, has significance as it carries a large number of passengers each year and provides air travel to the country. You can benefit from numerous services at Sofia Airport terminal buildings. You can spend time in sophisticated, comfortable lounge rooms, make money transactions at bank offices, and get emergency medical help when needed.

In addition to these, you can also shop and spend time in the eating and drinking spots at the terminal buildings where car rental companies, lost goods office, postal services are also available.

Among the stores in Sofia Airport you can shop at are SA Tax Free & Travel Retail, SA Buy / Bye Shop, SA Stop / Buy Shop, SA Spirit of Bulgaria, La Casa Del Habano, Fashion And Accessories Shops, Iris, Toys, Bulgarian Souvenirs, Relay Shop and Aviation Art Shop. You can shop with Bulgarian Lev, Euro, Dollar, Swedish Franc and Sterling. Among the places where you can eat or drink something at the airport are Deli Sandwich Bar, World News Cafe and Sky Cafe.

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2017

Transportation to Ankara City Center from Airport

You can get to Ankara’s central locations like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus from the capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport using Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle.

You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.

Belko Air

A service of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, these buses provide transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, and Ulus. The 442/A and 442/K lines operate between 6 am and 12 am in both directions. These 45-passenger buses feature hostess services.

EGO Buses

The 442-3 bus line takes off at the terminal exits. While the line is infrequent it does provide transportation to AKM, Ankara Arena, Güvenpark, Ulus, and Sihhiye.

Taxi

Within the city taking a taxi is generally affordable but since the airport is located 28 km from the city center, getting to the city by taxi is a more expensive alternative.

Rental Car

Located in the domestic terminal at the Esenboğa Airport are 11 car rental agencies, including Sixt, Avis, Budget, Central and Hertz. You can rent a car to get to the city center; there are car rental agencies located in the city center as well. The city is easy to navigate by car when its not rush hour.   

Airport Information

The Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.

If you’re traveling internationally, the departures and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Sofia-Ankara flights?

For Sofia-Ankara flights, you can use Sofia Airport as departure airport, and Ankara Esenboğa Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Sofia-Ankara and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Sofia-Ankara is 853 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Sofia-Ankara flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Sofia-Ankara flights is Thursday.

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