Travel safely with Welcome Pickups
Net Safety Score
We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.
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20 minute gap between transfers
Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin.
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Regular Car Sanitisation
Our drivers thoroughly sanitise and disinfect cars according to Welcome Safety Protocol
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Contactless ride
When you book, you can request to have zero contact with the driver during the transfer with just one click. In this case, the driver won’t help you with your luggage or shake hands.
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Sanitiser in every car
We provide hand sanitisers and hand wipes for all our travellers. Our drivers have their own sanitiser, which they use before and after every ride
Trustworthy Sofia airport transfers
When you land in a new city, excited to start exploring, the last thing you want to do is have to wait in line for tickets or get lost trying to navigate the public transportation networks. Instead, make your way quickly and safely to your hotel using a Sofia airport taxi.
After you’ve collected your luggage, you will find your driver waiting for you just outside of the arrivals hall exit doors. Even if your plane is delayed, your driver will always be on time as he receives live updates on your flight’s path.
After helping you with your luggage to your pre-selected vehicle, your driver will share with you some local tips and tricks as you enjoy your transfer from Sofia airport. All of our drivers speak fluent English, so you can ask any questions you have about your time in the city. With all of your transfer needs taken care of by Welcome, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
(05:00 - 24:00)
(00:00 - 05:00)
Our Sofia airport taxi fleet
Every group is different. That’s why at Welcome, we have different Sofia airport taxi sizes to suit everyone. If you’re travelling with a large group, you’ll all fit comfortably inside one of our spacious minivans. However, if you’re part of a standard group of 4 or less, you can enjoy a ride in one of our stylish sedans.
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Directions for your transfer from Sofia airport
Sofia airport is the main international airport in Bulgaria and serves the city of Sofia. The airport is located just 10 km from the city centre, taking only 20 minutes when using a Sofia airport taxi. To begin your journey, your driver will head north on бул. „Брюксел“ and then turn right onto бул. „Христофор Колумб“. At the roundabout, he will then take the 1st exit onto бул. „Цариградско шосе“, before taking the ramp to Хладилника. Your driver will then merge onto бул. „Пейо К. Яворов“ taking you into the heart of the city centre of Sofia. From here, he will use the local roads to reach your hotel.
Why choose a Sofia airport taxi?
If you’re looking for a way to get directly to your hotel with no fuss, for one great set-rate fee, then taking a Sofia airport taxi is the best transfer option for you. Not only will you save time, meaning you can explore more of the city, but you can also rest assured that your loved ones and personal belongings are being taken care of.
Cost of a Sofia airport transfer
Local taxi drivers at Sofia airport don’t offer set-rate fees for the journey into the city centre. Instead, they will calculate your fee based on the distance travelled using a taximeter. The average cost for this journey is €9. If you’d prefer the peace of mind of a set-rate fee, we suggest booking your transfer from Sofia airport in advance with us.
The benefits of booking a Welcome airport taxi
Booking your transfer from Sofia airport with Welcome is just the start. You open up a whole world of personalisation, 24/7 customer service and travel extras. For example, you can pre-book tickets for the most popular attractions in Sofia, such as the Boyana Church or the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and your driver will hand-deliver them to you on the day of your pickup. All of our experiences have been hand-picked from only the top 5-star rated providers, so we can guarantee unforgettable memories every time. Let Welcome take care of all your in-destination travel needs and see more of Sofia your way.