Private taxi transfer
Taxi transfer from Sofia Airport to Border crossing Ilinden
Sofia Airport to Border crossing Ilinden with a private driver: we pick you up at your address in Sofia Airport and drop you at the door in Border crossing Ilinden. The price is fixed for the whole car and confirmed before the trip - send us a request and we reply within 1 hour.
Travelling alone, as a family or in a group? We have sedans, minivans for up to 6 passengers and minibuses for up to 8, so everyone and their luggage travel in one vehicle. The driver is at the address 10 minutes early, and waiting for a delayed flight is free.
Taxi transfer prices Sofia Airport - Border crossing Ilinden
Prices are per car, not per person, and include the driver, fuel, insurance and all road tolls. No prepayment - you pay the driver.
Why choose TrueDrivers for Sofia Airport - Border crossing Ilinden
- Fixed price confirmed in advance - no surprises and no meter.
- Licensed, vetted drivers who know the Sofia Airport - Border crossing Ilinden route.
- New, clean air-conditioned cars; child seats free on request.
- Available 24/7 - night, early-morning and holiday transfers at the same price.
How to book
- Choose the route Sofia Airport - Border crossing Ilinden, date, time and number of passengers in the booking form.
- You quickly receive a confirmation with the driver's name and phone – our call centre works 24/7.
- The driver waits at your address (or at the airport with a name sign) and takes you directly to Border crossing Ilinden.
Route Sofia Airport - Border crossing Ilinden on the map
The driver takes the fastest route for the current traffic; a stop on the way is possible on request.
Sofia Airport to the Ilinden checkpoint: south through Pirin to Greece
The Ilinden checkpoint is in the far south-west of Bulgaria, in the Mesta valley south of Gotse Delchev. On the Greek side it is called Exochi, and the road from there goes on towards Drama and the rest of northern Greece. People book this transfer when they fly into Sofia and continue to Greece, when someone is waiting for them on the other side of the border, or when they live in the villages around Gotse Delchev and need a ride home from the airport.
The driver meets you in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 after baggage claim, with a sign with your name. Send us the flight number when you book and he will follow the landing time.
From the airport the route goes along the ring road to the Struma motorway and south past Pernik, Dupnitsa and Blagoevgrad. At Simitli the road leaves the Struma valley and climbs east over the Predela saddle between Rila and Pirin to Razlog and Bansko. After Dobrinishte it follows the Mesta river down to Gotse Delchev, and from there it is not far to the checkpoint. This is a mountain road, and from December to March the section over Predela often has snow. The cars run on winter tyres in season and the driver plans extra time when the weather is bad.
Bulgaria and Greece are both in the Schengen area, so there are no routine passport checks on this border. Still, keep a passport or an ID card with you, because random checks are possible, and if you are not an EU citizen, check the entry rules that apply to you.
The transfer ends at the checkpoint, where you can meet the people who are picking you up on the Greek side. If your final address is in Greece, tell us when you book: we will confirm the route and whether we can take you all the way. A stop for coffee is easy to add on the way, for example in Blagoevgrad or Bansko.
The price for Sofia Airport to the Ilinden checkpoint is on request. It is fixed for the whole car, not per person, and we confirm it before the trip.
We work 24/7 and answer right away.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Sofia Airport to Border crossing Ilinden?
The price is fixed for the whole car and depends on the vehicle class. Send us the date and number of passengers - we confirm the price within 1 hour.
How long does the trip from Sofia Airport to Border crossing Ilinden take?
It depends on traffic and the exact addresses - we tell you the expected duration with the confirmation.
How many passengers and bags fit?
Sedan - up to 4 passengers with 2 large suitcases; minivan - up to 6 passengers; minibus - up to 8 passengers with luggage. For bigger groups we offer a 19-seat bus.
How do I find the driver?
At the airport the driver waits with a name sign after baggage claim; at an address - in front of the entrance, 10 minutes before the agreed time. You get the driver's name and phone in advance.
Which road does the driver take from Sofia Airport to the Ilinden checkpoint?
The Struma motorway to Simitli, then over the Predela saddle to Razlog and Bansko, and down the Mesta valley via Gotse Delchev to the checkpoint.
Are there passport checks at the Ilinden – Exochi border?
Bulgaria and Greece are both in Schengen, so there are no routine checks. Carry a passport or ID card anyway, because random checks can happen.
Is the road to Ilinden passable in winter?
Yes, but the section over Predela often has snow from December to March. The cars have winter tyres in season and the driver allows more time.
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