Bulgaria has three big ski resorts within a few hours of Sofia Airport: Borovets (about 1h15), Bansko (about 2h30) and Pamporovo (about 3h15). There is no direct public transport from the airport to any of them, and in winter the final mountain sections can be snowy — which is why most ski groups book a private transfer.
We drive a 9-seat van — 8 passengers plus the driver — with room for the whole group skis, boards, boots and suitcases. For a full set of equipment we add a luggage trailer, and for larger groups we send two vans at the same time. The price is fixed for the whole van, so for 5–8 people it usually works out cheaper per person than shared shuttles.
Besides the big three, we also drive to Vitosha (Aleko), Malyovitsa, Dobrinishte and Chepelare, and we run regular transport for ski schools, clubs and company ski weekends throughout the season.
Why book a private transfer
Experienced winter drivers
Razlog–Bansko, Samokov–Borovets and Chepelare–Pamporovo are the tricky sections in snow. We drive them every week of the season and know when to leave early.
Room for all the equipment
Skis, poles, boards, boots and suitcases all fit. For a full group we add a trailer, so nobody travels with skis on their lap.
Fixed price per van
Agreed in advance for the whole van — no meter, no night tariff, no extra charge for skis.
Terminal to hotel door
Name board at arrivals, flight tracking, and drop-off right at your hotel in the resort. The return trip works the same way.
What's included
- 9-seat van with air conditioning and heating
- Experienced driver, winter tyres and chains
- Space for skis, snowboards and suitcases (trailer on request)
- Meet & greet at Sofia Airport with a name board
- Flight tracking — we wait if you are delayed
- Child / booster seat on request
- Invoice for companies, schools and clubs
Distances from Sofia to the ski resorts
Approximate driving times by van in normal winter conditions. In heavy snow we plan an earlier departure and let you know in advance.
| Resort | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Borovets | ~75 km | ~1h 15min |
| Malyovitsa | ~85 km | ~1h 30min |
| Bansko | ~160 km | ~2h 30min |
| Dobrinishte | ~165 km | ~2h 40min |
| Chepelare | ~225 km | ~3h |
| Pamporovo | ~240 km | ~3h 15min |
| Vitosha (Aleko) | ~20 km | ~40 min |
Times are from central Sofia; from the airport add 15–20 minutes. On season weekends the roads to Bansko and Borovets are busiest on Friday afternoon and Sunday after lunch.
Price
Fixed price per vehicle, agreed before the trip — no meter, no surprises. Send us the pickup point, destination and date and we reply with a quote within 30 minutes.
Book your Sofia → ski resorts transfer
Reply within 30 minutes. Flight tracking, meet & greet, child seats on request.