Airlines and services Bulgaria

The airport is 10 km from downtown. A free shuttle bus runs every half hour between the two terminals. The commercial area has banks, currency exchange, ATMs, car rental agencies, cafes, restaurants, bookstores. Avoid changing money at the airport, the exchange rate is significantly higher than elsewhere. On the website (English version), all information on flights, parking or how to get to the city center.

Varna, located on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, is a popular tourist destination. The city offers beautiful sandy beaches, a lively atmosphere and a rich history. Visitors can stroll through the old town, where they'll find historic buildings, Orthodox churches and museums. History buffs can visit the Varna Archaeological Museum, home to ancient treasures including the world's oldest worked gold. Nature lovers can explore the Golden Sands Nature Park, which offers superb scenery and hiking trails. Varna also offers a lively nightlife, with numerous bars, restaurants and clubs. Visitors can sample traditional Bulgarian cuisine in the city's many restaurants.

The airport of Varna, the third in the country, is growing rapidly due to the explosion of tourism. For a stay on the Black Sea only, you can go there directly and bypass Sofia. Among others, Bulgaria Air (Sofia - 3 flights per day), Wizz, Air Berlin (Düsseldorf), British Airways (London Gatwick), Austrian Airlines (Vienna), Norwegian Airlines (Oslo and Warsaw in summer), Luxair (Luxembourg) and charter flights in summer.

Located near the village of Kroumovo, this airport has known vicissitudes. Active until 1980, it had fallen into disuse due to lack of passengers. For about thirty years, its activity was very reduced. In 2010, the first international regular line was inaugurated with one flight per week between Plovdiv and London. Currently, charter flights still connect London, especially in winter for ski vacations, but also Dublin, Istanbul, Belfast, etc.

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is served by Czech Airlines. Czech Airlines offers a new mobile application for booking flights, managing reservations, checking in online and purchasing additional services. Passengers can also enjoy quality catering in economy class, with a choice of hot or cold meals. To save time and money, it is advisable to purchase checked baggage at the same time as the flight ticket.

Esta aerolínea se creó en 2002 tras la desaparición de Balkan Bulgarian Airlines. Inicialmente nacional, fue privatizada en 2006. Su flota de diez aviones vuela desde su centro de operaciones de Sofía a una veintena de ciudades europeas, entre ellas Madrid (aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Barajas). Para beneficiarse de precios bajos, es preferible reservar los vuelos con antelación en la página web de la compañía. Los vuelos son cómodos.