Important announcements
To the attention of all passengers
To the attention of all passengers
2026-06-25 00:00

Dear passengers,

We advise you to comply with the requirement of the airlines and be at the airport two hours before the flight, as the Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration recommends to be at least two hours and thirty minutes before the flight.

Parking Information at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport

We kindly remind all travelers planning to arrive at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport by car to familiarize themselves in advance with the parking locations and pricing details. This information is available on our website: https://devnew.sofia-airport.orbisds.com/en/at-the-airport/parking/.

📍 Useful Information:

A detailed map of the parking areas is available at the airport entrance.

Pricing details are clearly displayed at the entry barriers.

Parking Options at Sofia Airport:

P2 – Comfort parking, direct lift access to Terminal 2

P3 – Standard parking for passenger convenience

P4 – Economy parking for longer stays

P5 – Short-stay parking, ideal for drop-off and pick-up

P8 – Dedicated parking for buses serving large groups

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We remind you to comply with the requirement of the airlines and be at the airport two hours before your flight.

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Travelers, their greeters and dispatchers – follow the flight information on our official website for the terminal where your flights take off and land. It is constantly updated and available 24/7.

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Important information for travelers to Varna and Burgas!
If you are planning a domestic flight from Sofia Airport, it is advisable to be at the airport 2 hours before your departure. From now on, flights will be served from gates located in the inner part of Terminal 2.
This means that you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the shops, restaurants and business lounge located in Terminal 2 before your journey.

Have a nice trip!

FAQ

How to prepare before flight?
  • Check in online – before you arrive at the airport, we recommend that you check in for your flight online on the website of the airline you purchased your ticket from. You will be issued with a boarding pass, which you must show at the airport on paper or digitally.
  • Baggage allowance and size – the baggage allowance on board varies from airline to airline. When purchasing your ticket, check the size and weight allowance. If your luggage is larger and heavier, there may be additional charges, and significant ones.
  • Changing dates – if you want to change the date of your flight, you should contact the airline or travel agency from which your ticket was purchased. Here you can find contacts of airlines operating from Sofia Airport. Be aware that some tickets (often promotional) do not allow date changes and for others the fee can be substantial. In any case, date changes should be made as early as possible.
  • Misspelled names – if you misspelled your name when purchasing your ticket, you should contact the airline or travel agency from which your ticket was purchased. Here you can find contacts of airlines operating from Sofia Airport. Most companies that sell airline tickets will allow an adjustment or cancellation if requested within 24 hours of purchase.
What are the travel requirements related to Covid-19?

Information on travel opportunities to the various countries can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
As of May 1, 2022, the COVID-19-related restrictions on arrival from abroad will be lifted.

Are there testing laboratories at the airport?

For the convenience of travelers, COVID-19 testing laboratories have been set up in the public areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to issue the necessary travel health certificates.
The PCR test result is ready within 2 hours and the antigen test within 20 minutes. The services are available not only to arriving and departing passengers, but also to all citizens.

Contact:

 

SMDL „KANDILAROV“
+359 884 884936 – Terminal 1
+359 882 607010 – Terminal 2

How do I contact the airline I am flying with?

Here you can find contacts of airlines operating from Sofia Airport. Not all of them have physical offices in the country.

Where can I find information about my flight?

Information related to the flight schedule can be found on the airport’s website in the ” Departures ” and “Arrivals” sections. The telephone numbers 02/ 937 22 11/12/13 are also available to passengers 24/7.
In case of changes in departure/arrival times or cancellations, please contact the airline you are flying with.

What services does Sofia Airport offer?

Sofia Airport offers additional services for the convenience of passengers. These include air ticketing, car rental, travel assistance for people with reduced mobility and more, which can be viewed here – https://devnew.sofia-airport.orbisds.com/en/at-the-airport/services/

May I park at the airport?

Sofia Airport has parking spaces at both terminals. The price for 1 hour is BGN 4. The parking lot at Terminal 1 is open-air with a capacity of 400 parking spaces, while the one at Terminal 2 is covered and is connected by a hot link to the public departure and arrival areas. Its capacity is 800 parking spaces.
More information on prices and how to book a space online can be found here.

What is allowed to be carried in your hand luggage?

Departing passengers and their hand baggage are subject to a thorough check for items prohibited for carriage on board the aircraft or for compliance with restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels in hand baggage.
Restrictions do not apply to products purchased from shops after the security checkpoints, nor to certain medicines and foodstuffs.
Detailed information can be found at the links below:

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLES
LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS IN CHECKED BAGGAGE

What do Sofia Airport Business Lounges offer?

ASPIRE’s Business Lounge is located in Terminal 2, with one coming soon to Terminal 1. It is located on level “0” and offers a quiet and cosy atmosphere to spend time before your flight.
It also has a designated smoking area, which is the only one in a border area.
The price for a single visit per person is 25 euros, which can be paid in cash (in BGN or EUR) or by credit card.
For more information +359 2 937 3836
Read more here

Is there a VIP lounge at Sofia Airport?

The VIP lounge is located in the west wing of Terminal 1 – Departures and has its own entrance. The service offered includes a personal welcome and send-off, free internet and TV access, food and beverages. See more here: https://devnew.sofia-airport.orbisds.com/en/at-the-airport/business-lounge/

What dining options are there at Sofia Airport?

Dining options at Sofia Airport are increasing. They offer a wide range of food and beverages. Find out more here: https://devnew.sofia-airport.orbisds.com/en/at-the-airport/food-and-beverage/

How do I get to/from the airport?

Sofia Airport provides convenient and environmentally friendly transport, part of the metropolitan urban network. Buses 84, 184, 384, as well as the Metro with a station at Terminal 2 are available to passengers.
More information can be found here.