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A taxi transfer from Rila Monastery to Sofia Airport is a private car with a driver just for you – from your address to the exact place you need to be. The distance is about 130 km and the drive takes about 2:00 h. The price is fixed in advance and is per car, not per person: sedan for up to 4 people 110 €, minivan 140 €, van 160 €. You pay after the ride, with no prepayment.
Rila Monastery – Sofia Airport prices in both directions
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | Minivan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Рилския Манастир → Sofia Airport | 130 km | 2:00 h | 110 € | 140 € | 160 € |
| Sofia Airport → Рилския Манастир | 130 km | 2:00 h | 110 € | 140 € | 160 € |
Prices are per car, one way, day and night. If you travel there and back, book both rides together.
Pick-up: Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is the largest and best-known Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It lies high in the Rila Mountains, and the last part of the road runs through a scenic valley. The transfer stops at the car park by the monastery entrance. Visitors are expected to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered. We pick you up from any address – home, hotel, apartment, station or airport. We confirm the exact meeting point by phone.
Drop-off: Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport is Bulgaria’s largest airport and has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It is on the eastern side of the capital, and most international flights use Terminal 2. The usual meeting point with your driver is the arrivals hall of your terminal. The most common destinations from here are Bansko, Borovets, Plovdiv and central Sofia.
When to leave for the airport
The drive takes about 2:00 h. Add time for check-in and a small reserve for traffic. For a flight within the EU plan to be at the airport about 2 hours before departure, for a flight outside the EU about 3 hours. Tell us your flight time and we will suggest a pick-up time.
Vehicles
- Sedan – up to 4 passengers with normal luggage.
- Minivan – up to 6 passengers, or fewer people with lots of luggage.
- Van – up to 8 passengers. For larger groups we send several cars.
With children and pets
Child seats and boosters at no extra charge – just tell us the children’s ages. A dog or cat travels only together with its owner, in the owner’s own crate or carrier; tell us about the animal when you book.
How to book
- See the price in the calculator above.
- Fill in date, time, name and phone – or call +359 897 227 771.
- We call you to confirm the addresses and the vehicle.
- You pay the driver after the ride.
More transfers
Return direction: Sofia Airport – Rila Monastery
From Rila Monastery: Rila Monastery – Stara Zagora · Rila Monastery – Ruse · Rila Monastery – Burgas Airport · Rila Monastery – Varna · Rila Monastery – Velingrad · Rila Monastery – Plovdiv · all destinations
To Sofia Airport: Varna – Sofia Airport · Chirpan – Sofia Airport · Danube Bridge 2 border crossing (Vidin – Calafat) – Sofia Airport · Gabrovo – Sofia Airport
Other languages: Български · Русский · Deutsch · Italiano · עברית
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Rila Monastery to Sofia Airport?
Sedan for up to 4 people – €110, minivan – €140, van – €160. The price is per car, one way.
How long is the drive from Rila Monastery to Sofia Airport?
About 2:00 h for about 130 km.
Is the price per person?
No, per car. The price is the same however many passengers are in the car.
When do I pay?
After the ride, to the driver. We do not ask for prepayment.
Do you work at night and on holidays?
Yes, 24/7, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Can I travel with a dog or cat?
Yes, when the animal travels with its owner, in the owner’s own crate or carrier.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, at no extra charge. Tell us the children’s ages when you book.