When you
arrive at Sofia airport Terminal 2 do not hurry to exchange money before you
pass the border control. The exchange office there is buying foreign currencies
at a lot lower price then you can get in the bank outside. For example the
exchange rates for 1 EUR is 1.94 (buying) and 1.96 (selling), at the exchange
offices they will buy your euro notes for 1.49 leva.
When you go
outside in the lobby, on your left side there is United Bulgarian Bank office
(OBB/UBB). You can go there and get regular rates. If you arrive during the
night when the bank office is closed, we recommend exchanging just 10 – 20 euro
which should be enough to get you to your hotel.
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SuperTrans is the official taxi provider to Sofia airport. Taxis are in front
of the Arrivals Hall. Taxi ride from Sofia Airport to the city center usually
costs 5-7 Euros (10 to 15 leva). Fraudsters, posing as legitimate taxi drivers
in the lobby often demand 50 Euro or more for a ride into town. The airport has
done many things to keep away fraudulent taxi drivers.
