The 15 Best Airport Transfers in Bulgaria

1.Transfer services

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 430 reviews · from $347Our pick

Book a private transfer from Sofia to destinations across Bulgaria or major airports in Turkey, Romania, and Greece. Top Rent A Car offers sedans, minivans, and 9-seater vans for families, business groups, and delegations. Your driver handles the road while you travel securely. Pickup is available, confirmation can take up to 48 hours, and the maximum group size is nine.

“The company is always very efficient and professional. Cars are clean and safe. They also give discount cards for gas.”

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2.PRIVATE return transfer from Sofia to Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $87Top rated

Travel between Sofia and Borovets in a prebooked private transfer for groups of up to 15. Your driver meets you with a board showing your name, helps with luggage, and takes you directly to your hotel, apartment, or airport. The trip usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic and weather.

“This was my 2nd year running using Balkan and both times were hassle free and very punctual!”

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3.Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Spend about 8.5 hours visiting Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from central Sofia. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the day, with audio commentary available in six languages. Expect a scenic minibus ride, Bulgarian Renaissance art, 13th-century frescoes, a monastery visit, and a separate church admission fee.

“Éramos cuatro adultos y tres niños pequeños y nos llevaron a todos juntos en una furgoneta de 9 plazas. El guía muy amable”

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4.Bansko Shuttle: Transfer from/to Sofia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

You’ll be met at Sofia Airport Terminal 1 or 2 by a representative holding your name, then driven about three hours to your Bansko hotel. Choose a shared shuttle, with up to 60 minutes of waiting and several stops, or a private transfer with no passenger wait. The service runs for international arrivals year-round.

“Quick and easy shuttle from Sofia airport to Bansko and back to Sofia, I specially enjoyed the possibilily for a drop off at the hotel in Bansko.”

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5.Transfer from the Sofia airport to your hotel in Sofia OR vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $26Best value

Book a private transfer between Sofia Airport and your Sofia hotel or Airbnb. Your English-speaking driver meets you in Arrivals with a name sign, helps with bags, and can point out landmarks along Tsarigradsko Shose Boulevard and central Sofia. Flight tracking and late-arrival support are included, with drivers such as Pavlina praised for friendly service.

“The driver waited for me even though the plane was a Little late and the luggage took forever to be delivered.”

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6.Private Premium One-way Transfer Sofia Airport to Hotel or back

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private, one-way ride between Sofia Airport Terminal 1 or 2 and your Sofia hotel. You get an English-speaking driver, a clean modern vehicle, and a car reserved for your group of up to eight, depending on the option chosen. Hristo and his team also provide an electronic Sofia guide, but confirm your date, time, direction, and any night surcharge carefully.

“Our driver was waiting when we landed at the Sofia airport. He was very professional and told us about Sofia on the way to the hotel. His English was excellent. It was so nice not to have to worry about language or getting to the hotel safely.”

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7.Transfer Sofia Airport/city to Plovdiv with a sedan 3+1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Sofia Airport or a Sofia address to your Plovdiv hotel, station, or other convenient address. The drive takes about one to two hours. Drivers such as Ivan, Georgi, Nikolov, and Bobi are noted for punctual service, clean cars, water, chargers, and helpful local advice. Confirm vehicle and luggage space when booking.

“I had excellent experience and great service with this company.”

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8.Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Plovdiv to Sofia in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Pickup is arranged at a convenient Plovdiv location, and the service includes Wi-Fi, bottled water, luggage help, and an extra luggage box when needed. Allow about one to two hours, depending on traffic.

“Best service of transfer. Precise, kind, attentive and qualitative. We couldn't ask for any better. Undoubtedly this transfer contributed to the success of our trip.”

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9.The Cave of Saint John and Rila Monastery – Shuttle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Sofia to UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery, hear stories from guides such as Antonio or Tuny, then walk 15 minutes to Saint John’s Cave and its spring. This eight-hour English-language shuttle tour costs $30.04 and leaves at 9:00 a.m. from the Vasil Levski Monument.

“Rila is a wow. Boyana is small. St. John cave only if you enjoy hiking. Antonio is a great guide and very knowledgeable. We set off at 9am and got back at 530pm”

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10.PRIVATE return transfer from Sofia to Bansko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Travel privately between Sofia and Bansko in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off. A representative meets you with a name board at the airport, helps with luggage, and takes your group directly to its accommodation. The return pickup is arranged around your departure, with waiting and parking included.

“Would really recommend this transfer firm. Used this company three times now. Amazing service from start to finish. Group of 7 friends from Scotland skiing and snowboarding in Borovets. Easy booking and immediate response confirming booking. Arrived at the airport and the driver was waiting for us. Around 1 hour 20 minutes transfer. Driver friendly and efficient. Staff in the Flora Hotel also very efficient and friendly. Received Email confirming the collect time for our return to Sofia airport the day before we left. Driver collected us on time from our hotel as always. Very pleasant and easy experience. Would highly recommend this firm. Thank you.”

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11.Shared Transfer: From Bansko Resort to Sofia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Book a shared, one-way ride from your Bansko accommodation to Sofia Airport. Provide your flight number, departure time, and full hotel name, then receive the exact pickup time, vehicle number, driver contact, and tracking link at 7:30 PM the night before. The ride takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.

“Great transfer- on time, good van, good driver and very good communication beforehand. Would recommend.”

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12.Private One-way Transfer Bourgas Airport to Hotel or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

Meet an English-speaking driver at Burgas Airport, then ride directly to your Burgas hotel in a private, modern vehicle. Your driver waits up to one hour, even if your flight is delayed, and provides an e-guide. The service also covers the return trip, with larger vehicles and a €30 surcharge for hotels outside Burgas.

“Excellent service. Promptly met at arrivals and taken straight to hotel in Sunny Beach. Flight was delayed. Excellent communication with driver. Comfortable vehicle, pleasure. Would definitely recommend and book again. Thank you”

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13.Private transfer from Sofia to Plovdiv or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)

Travel between Sofia and Plovdiv in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and pickup from Sofia airport or a hotel. Drivers such as Vladislav, known as Vladi, and Krasi speak good English and can share helpful tips about Bulgaria. The ride takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, with only your group aboard.

“I highly recommend this service. Vladislav is very helpful & professional. We had return transfers from Sofia airport to Pamporovo for a ski trip & everything was seamless. We would not hesitate to use this service again on a future visit.”

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14.Sofia Airport to Bansko Shared Transfer (Max 90 Min Wait)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Traventuria collects you at Sofia Airport and drives you to Bansko in an air-conditioned shared vehicle. Give your flight number and accommodation when booking. Departure is guaranteed within 90 minutes of landing, with exact pickup details sent at 7:30 PM the evening before. Drivers such as Nikolai Uzunov have handled delays and snowy roads well.

“Punctual, courteous and very comfortable service, I will travel with them on my next vacation, they made me happy from the moment I landed”

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15.Bansko Shuttle: Transfer to/from Sofia Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

Travel between Sofia Airport and Bansko in about three hours, with hotel pickup across the resort area. Choose a shared shuttle or private vehicle, receive your pickup time by email or SMS, and use the 24/7 helpline if traffic or late passengers cause a delay.

“Without a doubt the best transfer we have had from Sofia to Bansko!!! Very professional service and great communication from Phillip throughout.”

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