Sofia Airport Transfer with a Dog or Cat
Your dog or cat can ride with you in our private car from Sofia Airport: the vehicle is yours alone and is priced per vehicle from our list, for example 66 EUR to Borovets (75 km, about 1 h 30 min), 95 EUR to Plovdiv (140 km, 1 h 30 min) or 95 EUR to Bansko (170 km, 2 h 15 min) in a sedan for up to 4 people. A long-base minivan (up to 6) or minibus (up to 8) gives a large crate more room. We work 24/7, there is no prepayment and the driver waits free of charge if your flight is late; just tell us about your pet when you book.
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How much is a pet-friendly transfer from Sofia Airport?
| Sofia Airport to | Sedan, up to 4 | Minivan, up to 6 | Minibus, up to 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv 140 km, 1 h 30 min | 95 EUR | 114 EUR | 133 EUR |
| Borovets 75 km, 1 h 30 min | 66 EUR | 85 EUR | 95 EUR |
| Bansko 170 km, 2 h 15 min | 95 EUR | 133 EUR | 142 EUR |
| Stara Zagora 220 km, 2 h 30 min | 142 EUR | 171 EUR | 209 EUR |
| Burgas 390 km, 3 h 15 min | 209 EUR | 266 EUR | 304 EUR |
These are our standard prices for the whole vehicle, each direction. When you book, tell us that a dog or cat is coming, its size and whether it travels in a carrier or crate; we confirm the vehicle and the price in writing before you travel. Going somewhere else in Bulgaria? The price for any other address is on request.
What does my pet need to fly from the UK to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is in the EU, so dogs and cats from Great Britain need an animal health certificate from an official vet, issued no more than 10 days before you travel, plus a microchip and a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before the trip. A pet passport issued in Great Britain is no longer accepted for EU travel. Rules change, so check the current guidance on GOV.UK (“Taking your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad”) and your airline’s own pet policy well before you book flights. We do not check documents; that happens at the border and with the airline.
Which vehicle should I book with a dog or cat?
- Sedan / Estate: a cat or small dog in a carrier with one or two people and normal luggage.
- Minivan, long base: a medium or large dog, a big airline crate, or a family plus a dog.
- Minibus, long base: a group with one or more large crates.
The more precisely you describe the crate and the luggage, the better we can match the car. If in doubt, we will suggest the bigger vehicle rather than squeeze.
Where does the driver meet us at Sofia Airport?
In the arrivals hall. A pet flying in the hold can take longer to be handed over than your suitcases, so mention it when you book: the driver will expect it. Because we follow your flight, a late landing changes nothing for you, and waiting at the airport is free when the delay is caused by the flight. You receive the driver’s details on WhatsApp or Viber, and our call centre answers 24/7 on +359 897 227 771.
Can we stop on a long drive?
Yes. On the longer routes, such as Burgas (about 3 h 15 min) or Bansko (about 2 h 15 min), ask the driver for a break whenever your dog needs a walk. There are service areas along the Trakia motorway.
How do I pay?
On the day, in cash or by card; cash is accepted in euro and in pounds. There is no prepayment, and bank transfer is possible if you prefer to pay before you fly.
Where can I read more about travelling with a pet in Bulgaria?
Our sister site YesTrans: Sofia Airport transfer with a dog or cat specialises in pet-friendly transfers and covers the details: crates, larger animals and longer routes across Bulgaria and abroad. See also pet-friendly transfers in Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in a taxi from Sofia Airport?
Yes, in our private transfer the car is only for you and your pet. Tell us about the dog when you book so we send a suitable vehicle.
Is there an extra charge for a pet?
Our list prices are per vehicle, for example 66 EUR to Borovets or 95 EUR to Plovdiv in a sedan. Tell us about your pet when you book and we confirm the final price in writing before you travel.
Does my cat have to travel in a carrier?
Please bring the cat in its carrier, as you would on the plane. Tell us its size when you book so there is room for it.
Which car fits a large dog crate?
Usually the long-base minivan (up to 6 people) or minibus (up to 8). Send us the crate size and we confirm the right vehicle.
What documents does a dog need to travel from the UK to Bulgaria?
An animal health certificate issued by an official vet within 10 days of travel, a microchip and a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before. Check the latest rules on GOV.UK and with your airline.
What if my flight lands late at night?
We work 24/7 and follow your flight; when the delay is caused by the flight, waiting at Sofia Airport is free.
Can you drive us and the dog back to Sofia Airport?
Yes, every route works in both directions at the same price. At the pickup address the driver waits 15 minutes from the agreed time.
Routes from Sofia Airport
Plovdiv · Bansko · Borovets · Burgas · Sofia city centre. All fixed prices are on the Pricing page.
Book a transfer for you and your pet
Send us your flight, destination, passengers and a few words about your dog or cat, and we will confirm the vehicle and the price almost immediately.