Car Hire in Sofia Airport - Mini guide to Sofia Airport

The Sofia International Airport is located approximately 10 km east of the city of Sofia. This airport has handled close to 3 million travelers in 2007. The airport was initially built in the 1930's and has subsequently undergone considerable renovations and additions over the years.

The Sofia International Airport has received criticism for its lack of world class air and freight facilities and limited access. The airport has also been labeled as a source of environmental pollution and noise. Another downfall of this airport is that fog tends to accumulate around the airport in winter months. This is because the airport is located on a high alluvial plain surrounded by mountains on all sides. As a result, more often than not, planes are diverted to nearby airports in Bulgaria or neighboring countries, further inconveniencing travelers.

City buses and shuttle buses travel between the airport to Sofia city center regularly. The travel time is approximately 20 minutes. Additionally, travelers can find a taxi or rent a car from a car hire agency at the airport.

On December 27th, 2006, a second terminal was opened at the airport. This new terminal accommodates the increased traffic with an additional 38 check in desks and seven gates with passenger loading bridges. Hopefully, with this extension added to the airport, more airline carriers will soon service Sofia and therefore more people will consider Sofia as a destination to fly to. In the long run , the extensions and renovations made to the Sofia International Airport will not only improve the quality of service received at the airport but will also improve the tourist economy of Sofia.

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