New access system, traffic organisation at Sofia Airport’s Terminal 2
SOF Connect, the operator of Sofia Airport, announced on January 3 the introduction of new access system and traffic organization in front of Terminal 2 from January 9 2025.
“The system is according to the European best practices and aims to improve traffic management, safety and quality of service for passengers and greeters. The system will also prevent improper parking and congestion while offering flexible and convenient short stay and parking solutions,” the airport said in a media statement.
“SOF Connect is actively working to provide travellers with a safer, more convenient and better organised passenger experience at Terminal 2. The introduction of the controlled access system is an important step in the transformation of Sofia Airport into a modern European airport. It is based on the highest European standards and successful models of airports such as Munich, Amsterdam and Rome, which have proven the effectiveness of such traffic management.” said Jesús Caballero, CEO of SOF Connect.
From January 9 2025, every traveller who wants to reach Terminal 2 by car will pass through barrier systems that register car numbers.
The new system will also introduce the concept of a “Kiss & Ride”, an area specifically designed for short free of charge stays where drivers can drop off or pick up passengers without blocking traffic. In the “Kiss & Ride” area, drivers will have 10 minutes of free of charge stay in front of the terminal building to drop off or pick up passengers. The minimum time between two free of charge entries is 60 minutes.
Those who exceed the free stay time will be charged as follows:
- from 11 to 30 minutes – 10 leva
- from 31 to 59 minutes – 15 leva
- every hour started – 20 leva
An extended free of charge stay of up to 30 minutes is provided for vehicles of passengers with reduced mobility (PRM).
Tourist transfer buses will be entitled to 30 minutes free of charge stay in the “Kiss & Ride“ area and at the close P8 car park this winter season until the end of March 2025. The minimum time between two free of charge entries is 60 minutes. Bus drivers who exceed the free stay time will be charged as follows:
- from 31 to 59 minutes – 30 leva
- every hour commenced – 40 leva
More information about the “Kiss & Ride“ zone can be found on Sofia Airport’s website and in the dedicated information video.
Public transport will have unlimited free of charge access to Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport.
Parking in the “Kiss & Ride” area or in the streets surrounding Terminal 2 is not permitted. For all passengers and visitors, Sofia Airport offers three car parks with different price categories suitable for longer stays.
(Photo: Sofia Airport)
