Snapshot
Bulgaria at a glance
- Capital
- Sofia
- Population
- 6,437,360
- Area
- 110,994 km²
- Calling code
- +359
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Schengen member
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Bulgaria
Explore Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency EURTime in Sofia 03:00UTC+03:00Country codes BG / BGR
A place to start
Three cities. Your choice.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Sofia. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
National Gallery for Foreign Art
National Gallery for Foreign Art is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Ivan Vazov National Theatre is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Saint Sophia Church, Sofia
Saint Sophia Church, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Banya Bashi Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Saint Nedelya Cathedral, Sofia
Saint Nedelya Cathedral, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St. Nedelya Church bombing
St. Nedelya Church bombing is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Russian Church, Sofia
Russian Church, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Church of St Petka of the Saddlers
Church of St Petka of the Saddlers is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
National Art Gallery, Bulgaria
National Art Gallery, Bulgaria is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Cathedral of St Joseph, Sofia
Cathedral of St Joseph, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Central Sofia Market Hall
Central Sofia Market Hall is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria
National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria is one option for your time in Sofia. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Lions' Bridge, Sofia
Lions' Bridge, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Sofia
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Sofia.
SOF
An arrival option for Sofia
Sofia Airport
7.6 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Sofia. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at SOF
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
SOF airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Airport | SOF | 7.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | 143.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | 343.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Varna Airport | VAR | 371.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Sofia Airport
Sofia · LBSF
Elevation1742 ft
Coordinates42.696357, 23.417671
Runways
09 / 27
11811 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP123.7 MHz
ATIS124.05 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Plovdiv International Airport
Plovdiv · LBPD
Elevation597 ft
Coordinates42.067799, 24.8508
Runways
12 / 30
8202 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TWR119.6 MHz
Burgas Airport
Burgas · LBBG
Elevation135 ft
Coordinates42.569917, 27.515173
Runways
04 / 22
10499 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP125.1 MHz
ATIS120.95 MHz
TWR118 MHz
Varna Airport
Varna · LBWN
Elevation230 ft
Coordinates43.232101, 27.8251
Runways
09 / 27
8258 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP121 MHz
ATIS118.075 MHz
TWR119.5 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Sofia
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Stops along the route
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National Gallery for Foreign Art
Directions ↗National Gallery for Foreign Art is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Directions ↗Ivan Vazov National Theatre is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Saint Sophia Church, Sofia
Directions ↗Saint Sophia Church, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
Directions ↗Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Banya Bashi Mosque
Directions ↗Banya Bashi Mosque is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
Directions ↗Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Saint Nedelya Cathedral, Sofia
Directions ↗Saint Nedelya Cathedral, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. Nedelya Church bombing
Directions ↗St. Nedelya Church bombing is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Russian Church, Sofia
Directions ↗Russian Church, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Church of St Petka of the Saddlers
Directions ↗Church of St Petka of the Saddlers is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Art Gallery, Bulgaria
Directions ↗National Art Gallery, Bulgaria is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cathedral of St Joseph, Sofia
Directions ↗Cathedral of St Joseph, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Central Sofia Market Hall
Directions ↗Central Sofia Market Hall is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria
Directions ↗National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria is one option for your time in Sofia. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Lions' Bridge, Sofia
Directions ↗Lions' Bridge, Sofia is one option for your time in Sofia. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Weather
Monthly weather in Bulgaria
Plovdiv
329,489 residents
JAN
2 °C
FEB
4 °C
MAR
8 °C
APR
13 °C
MAY
18 °C
JUN
23 °C
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Varna
318,737 residents
JAN
3 °C
FEB
5 °C
MAR
7 °C
APR
11 °C
MAY
16 °C
JUN
22 °C
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