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FAQs - booking Bulgaria flights

  • What are the passport and visa requirements for United States citizens traveling to Bulgaria?

    Citizens of the United States must make sure they have a valid passport with them and ensure that this passport remains valid for at least 90 days beyond their departure date from Bulgaria. If you're traveling to the country as a tourist, there is no need to get a visa so long as you don't plan on staying for more than 90 days.

  • What is the best Bulgaria airport to use if I plan to visit the Bulgarian Black Sea coast?

    The best airport to use will depend on the part of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast you wish to visit. For the southern part of the coast, Burgas Airport (BOJ) is the closest airport. It is approximately 6.2 miles north of Burgas city center, a major city in the southern part of the coast. Varna Airport (VAR) is the closest airport to the northern part of the coast. It is approximately 5 miles west of the city center of Varna,  a major city in the northern part of the coast.

  • If I plan on renting a car when I arrive in Bulgaria, what child car seat laws must I know about before I start driving?

    When driving with children in this country, children 24 months of age and younger need to travel in a rear-facing child seat, and then after four years old, they must travel in a forward-facing car seat. After four years old, children up to 12 years old need to travel in a booster seat or on a booster cushion.

  • What are my best options for flights to Bulgaria from the Western U.S.?

    If you’re traveling to Bulgaria from the Western states, you'll find one-stop flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to SOF. Major airline providers on this route include Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

  • What are some of the best ways I can fly from New York to Sofia?

    Most travelers on this route will depart John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for their trip to Sofia Airport (SOF). On this particular route of flight, one of the quickest options is the one-stop flight offered by Austrian Airways, which has a layover at Vienna International Airport (VIE).

  • What public transportation options are available from Sofia Airport to Sofia city center?

    The Line 1 Sofia Airport Metro Station train offers a quick and affordable connection to the city center. You’ll find a free shuttle from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 and the Airport Metro Station between 7 am and 7 pm. Lines 84 and 184 buses also offer an affordable option to Sofia city center from SOF. OK Supertrans taxis and car rentals are available at the airport.

  • If I would like to travel to Bourgas, what is the quickest way I can get there from Boston?

    When traveling from the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), passengers will find one-stop flights aboard a combination of United Airlines and Wizz Air that arrive at the Burgas Airport (BOJ) with a layover in London, where passengers will need to make their way from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Luton Airport (LTN).

  • What lounges are available at Sofia Airport?

    If you’re looking for a place to relax after a long flight to Sofia, you can check into one of the lounges at SOF. Regardless of your travel class, you can check into Sofia Lounge, Preslav Lounge, or Pliska Lounge, where you’ll access comfortable spaces, free Wi-Fi, and a broad menu.

  • If I am planning to travel to Bulgaria for the International Festival of the Masquerade Games, what will be my best route from Los Angeles?

    If you are traveling to Bulgaria and the city of Pernik for this event that occurs at the beginning of the year, your best choice for travel will be to fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sofia Airport aboard one-stop flights offered by Lufthansa and then take buses provided by Kyustendil Municipality Transport to Pernik in around 36 minutes.

  • Which airport is closest to Kulinoto Ski Resort?

    Travelers who wish to engage in some winter activities at Kulinoto Ski Resort in the Rhodope Mountains can fly into Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), approximately 50 miles from the resort. The drive from PDV to Kulinoto Ski Resort is approximately 1h 30min through the scenic Rhodope Mountains.  Different airlines offer seasonal flights and yearly connections to this destination from London Stansted Airport (STN).

  • If I would like to visit the town of Koprivshtitsa in Bulgaria, what is the best way for me to travel there from San Francisco?

    Most travelers that would like to make this trip will fly from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sofia Airport aboard one-stop flights offered by Turkish Airlines that have a layover at Istanbul Airport (IST). Once at the airport in Sofia, there is a bus service provided by Chelopech Municipal Buses that can make the trip to Koprivshtitsa in about 3 h.

  • What documents do I need to rent a car at Sofia Airport?

    To rent a car at Sofia Airport, you must provide a valid driver’s license, a passport or ID, an international driving permit, and a major credit card in your name or that of your driver.

  • How long is the flight to Bulgaria?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to Bulgaria takes 16h 36m, covering a distance of 5563 miles. The most popular route is Chicago - Sofia with an average flight time of 12h 35m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Bulgaria?

    The cheapest ticket to Bulgaria from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $461. The most popular route is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sofia and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $501.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Bulgaria?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sofia (90% of total searches to Bulgaria). The next most popular destinations are Varna (8%) and Burgas (3%).Searches for flights to Plovdiv (0.1%) are also popular.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Bulgaria

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Bulgaria flight deals.
  • If you are planning to travel to the Carnival of Humour and Satire in Gabrovo in May, you will want to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF) and then take buses from Union Ivkoni to Gabrovo in about 3 hours. If you will be leaving the United States from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), you can find one-stop flights aboard Lufthansa that have a layover at Frankfurt Am Main International Airport (FRA).
  • If you wish to fly to Bulgaria from the Southeast, you’ll find different flights departing from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Florida, Orlando International Airport (MCO), and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Georgia to Sofia Airport (SOF). Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Wizz Air, Norse Atlantic, and Ryanair offer one-stop connections from MIA and MCO to SOF.
  • A beautiful coastal city that is a popular destination for travelers from the United States heading to Bulgaria is the city of Varna. When departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), you can find two-stop flights to Varna Airport (VAR) aboard a combination of JetBlue and Turkish Airlines.
  • SOF is the busiest airport in Bulgaria, served by other major airlines, and a major hub for the Bulgaria Air. The airport is the primary gateway to Bulgaria and is ideal for travelers visiting different places in the western half of Bulgaria.
  • An airport in Bulgaria that offers easy access for passengers from the United States is the Plovdiv Airport (PDV). Passengers traveling from an airport in the western United States, such as Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), can find two-stop flights to this airport aboard a combination of JetBlue and Ryanair.
  • Since there are no direct flights to Bulgaria from the U.S., several major airlines offer Business Class travel through connecting flights. United Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Airlines are major airlines with Business Flights to Bulgaria from the U.S. through their connections. Enjoy amenities and services like comfortable seats, priority check-in and boarding, extra legroom, meals and drinks, and access to specific airport lounges.
  • If you are traveling to the northern part of Bulgaria, another airport option can be the Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) in Romania. From Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), passengers can travel on two-stop flights operated by Delta Airlines to this airport.
  • If you are making your way to western Bulgaria, a good airport option might be Skopje International Airport (SKP) in the Republic of Macedonia. When flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), you can find one-stop flights to this airport aboard Turkish Airlines.
  • We're looking for the best way to get to the beautiful seaside city of Sozopol in Bulgaria, one of the best ways when traveling from the United States is to fly to the Varna Airport and then take a readily available shuttle service they can have you in Sozopol in around 2 hours. Passengers departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) can find two-stop flights aboard Austrian Airlines to this airport.
  • For those travelers looking to visit the beautiful town of Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria, a great way to travel from the United States is to fly to the Sofia Airport and then take a shuttle service that can have you in this town in about 3 h 30 min. When departing from Denver International Airport (DEN), you will find one-stop flights aboard Lufthansa.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Bulgaria

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Bulgaria? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, May 2024IAD - IST
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Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Not worth the premium paid for the first class ticket

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

I flew Delta last week and United Airlines is a poor substitute mechanical problems with the plane and shitty food among other things made my travel experience what’s become to be expected from United no way is it ever worth the money they make us pay

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Well....let's start from the point that I had to stay in airport for 12 hours instead of 2 that was scheduled. Poor company and even worst customer service. Never again....

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

We liked the fully reclinable seats. Had center seats, so it was difficult to talk to spouse. Crew was great

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

All good! But sandwiches for breakfast need to be warm!!!!! Not cold!!! You do not want anything cold in your stomach in the morning!… think about it!

The flight was very bad, the food and the staff was very rude. My last time with them

LOT airlines wasn't the best. They had trouble with boarding and they didn't have my information on file the right way. They change last minute details without us knowing and everything was a HOT MESS. Lot airlines also lost my baggae which was the carseat and haven't responded to any of my emails.

Would have liked to have Wi-Fi on the longer flight (nyc-Warsaw)

My flight was cancelled and I went through hell to get it fixed, with no help from the website I booked it on. My reservation was cancelled AGAIN by the site I booked on without my knowledge a week later. The flight itself that I finally got on was awful. Drunk man belligerent the entire flight, I don't understand how he was allowed on the flight.

Lot still has not refunded me after they cancelled my flight to India!! Kayak had been awful at getting me this refund too. Will NEVER be using kayak or LOT again.

Tv screen not working. Food in business class was cold & not available

The customer service and the flight experience were very good!

My bag was lost despite an almost 8 hour layover in Warsaw. Nearly 12 hours after my arrival, I have not heard anything about it.

The boarding was delayed several times. The take off was two hours late.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Check in in Albuquerque was awful. The people were great but they were over loaded. The procedures were terrible. We got through fine but it took 90+ minutes.

Will try to not fly with them again. Delays because of weather but got redirected to an airport where I could not make connection.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Boston Logan is a crummy airport - signage is terrible or lacking in areas. Boarding seemed to be a free for all and with all the different airlines speaking, you couldn't tell who was supposed to be where and when. Plain and simple, airlines should board from the back of the plane to the front. Also someone was sitting in my seat. By the time that was figured out, I had to place my overhead behind me which made de-planing more difficult. Logan is not Lufthansa's fault so that is not on them, Boarding is on them! Still, overall it was a Good Experience flying with Lufthansa. This is not my first flight with them...

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

There was a screaming child behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night.

There was a screaming child just behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night!!

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Everything was good except food. I believe there is room for improvement

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

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