Search Flights from Bakü to Sofia

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.

You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Metro

The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.   

Personal Car

Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.

The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection. 

Sofia Airport, located in Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia, is 5 kilometers from the city center and serves international flights. A large number of passengers are being transported each year from Sofia Airport, Bulgaria's main airport.

The Sofia transport network, which offers numerous transport alternatives to reach the city center from the Sofia Airport, which is close to the city, allows you to travel comfortably, without hesitation and fast. In addition to this, you can benefit from numerous services and activities before or after your flight, and spend your time in a pleasant way.

From Sofia Airport to the city center, there are many different transportation options both by road and by rail. These options include taxi, bus, subway, bicycle and rental cars.

Taxi

You can go to the city center safely and comfortably with the taxis of OK Supertrans, the contractor of Sofia Airport. From the time your aircraft landed at the airport, you can request a taxi from the company office at terminal buildings 1 and 2. Or, you can choose to take one of the taxis waiting in front of the terminal building.

Bus

Another means of transportation that you can choose to go to the city center from Sofia Airport is the buses. You can get to the city center with the buses that operate on two different lines which are easy and affordable. Buses number 84 and 384 run from 5 am until midnight. Do not forget to ask which one you should get before boarding.

Metro

Another way to get to the city center is by metro. It is easy to go to the city center with the metro which is comfortable, fast and economical. The Sofia Metro 1 Line is directly connected to Sofia Airport and allows you to reach many points of the city. If you wish you can change to Metro 2 Line at Serdika metro station. The metro would take you to city center in 18 minutes. The metro is a good option, serving between 5 am and midnight every day of the week.

Bicycle

Sofia Airport is a significant one with regards to bicycles in the world, as the number of cyclists is increasing and use of bicycles is supported. Bicycle paths are available at Sofia Airport, where bicycle parking is available at each terminal.

Car Rental

Another option to get to the city center from Sofia Airport is to rent a car. This service, which is designed for those who want to travel comfortably using personal vehicles, can be obtained from the car rental offices at the airport.

Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Choice, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avtojet, Moto Pfohe, Tany 97, Thrifty and Firefly.