# SOF — Sofia (Sofia Airport)

> SOF (Sofia Airport) is the main international airport serving Sofia, Bulgaria. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/sof-sofia

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take Metro Line 4 from Terminal 2 to Serdika
- **Typical fare:** BGN 1.60
- **Journey time:** 18 min
- **Pickup point:** Metro station in Terminal 2 (free shuttle from Terminal 1)
- **Key warning:** Many 'taxi' companies mimic OK Supertrans branding. Only yellow cars labelled 'OK Supertrans' with the yellow OK logo and posted rate are real
- **Fare reality (SOF → Serdika):** expected BGN 1.60 · concerning BGN 25+ · likely scam BGN 60+ fake taxi
- **Overall risk:** medium — Metro M4 from Terminal 2 to centre in 18 min for BGN 1.60. Unlicensed taxis ('OK Supertrans' lookalikes) are the main scam. Use only OK Supertrans (yellow) or Bolt.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of SOF, ranked

1. **Metro Line 4** _(recommended)_ — cost BGN 1.60, journey 18 min, wait Every 4–6 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest; Fast
2. **OK Supertrans (yellow, real)** — cost BGN 12–BGN 20, journey 20–30 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated; Metered
3. **Bolt** — cost BGN 10–BGN 18, journey 20–30 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Tracked
4. **Fake 'OK' lookalike** — cost BGN 50–BGN 150, journey 20–30 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Severe overcharge

## First 30 minutes after landing at SOF

1. Clear immigration (EU e-gates available)
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Walk to Metro M4 (Terminal 2) or take free shuttle from Terminal 1
4. Buy BGN 1.60 ticket at machine
5. Total to Serdika: 18 min

## Common scams at SOF

- **Fake-OK-Supertrans lookalike** (medium risk): Companies with names like 'OK Trans' or 'OK Top' park near the rank charging 5–10× real rates. _How to avoid:_ Real OK Supertrans is yellow with clear logo + posted rate sticker showing BGN 0.99/km day, BGN 1.20/km night. Photograph the door before entering.

## Payment warnings at SOF

- Cards accepted; small BGN for metro

## Arrival checklist for SOF

- Metro M4 noted (Terminal 2)
- Bolt installed
- Door-sticker check learned

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Last updated: June 2026

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