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Air Sofia Airport (SOF) Tel: (02) 7932 3211. Sofia's principal airport is located ten kilometres (six miles) east of the city centre. Just over one million passengers pass through Sofia Airport although when the current renovation is finished, the airport will have a capacity of 2.5 million passengers. Major airlines: In addition to Bulgaria's national airline, BALKAN (tel: (02) 981 5170, international flights; website: www.balkan.com), airlines include Aeroflot, Air France, Air Ukraine, Alitalia, AUA Austrian Airlines, British Airways, CSA, Hemus Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Malev, Olympic Airways and Swiss Air. Approximate flight times to Sofia: From London is 3 hours 20 minutes; from New York is 10 hours 10 minutes; from Los Angeles is 14 hours 20 minutes; from Toronto is 11 hours 35 minutes; and from Sydney is 26 hours 30 minutes. Airport facilities: The airport is subject to on going renovation work but current facilities include 24-hour bureaux de change and ATMs, left-luggage, bars, fast food and car hire (Avis and Hertz). Business facilities: Business-class lounges are provided by airlines. Arrival/departure tax: None. Transport to the city: Bus 84 runs a frequent service (every 10 or 15 minutes) from the airport to Orlov Most, close to the city centre. Tickets cost Lv0.40and can be bought from the kiosk by the bus stop or directly from the driver. Taxis are readily available. Foreign visitors are sometimes overcharged so a price should be agreed beforehand, around Lv40. |
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