List of airports in bulgaria

More and more of our compatriots who prefer to rest abroad choose Bulgaria for rest and relaxation. And this is not at all surprising, because this country has a rich cultural heritage, many picturesque landscapes, and guests are always welcomed by local residents. In addition, many entertainments await those arriving in Bulgaria:

• modern ski resorts located in the western part of the country;
• warm Black Sea in summer. If you decide to spend the summer in Bulgaria, you can not just relax on the beaches, but go diving, spearfishing;
• a huge number of attractions, the main of which must be seen.

Bulgaria is famous for its cultural heritage and monuments in addition to its beaches and the sea. Tourists who come here should have a lot of free time in stock to explore the most interesting places of this amazing country.

Russian tourists can get to Bulgaria by plane, because the flight will take approximately 3 hours 15 minutes, depending on which city the air transport will take off from and on the weather conditions on the route. But before that, we recommend that you study the list of airports in Bulgaria to find the most convenient option. The airports of Bulgaria on the map can be viewed below.

Bulgaria airports on the map

Operating Bulgarian airports

Eight air harbors have now been opened in the country. All airports in Bulgaria, except for the capital, are relatively small in size, but despite this, they serve both charter and regular flights in all directions. A tourist arriving for the first time should understand that in small air harbors one often has to stand in huge queues, going through passport control or while inspecting the baggage being carried. This process will go much faster if passengers follow the basic rules, which can be found on the website of the Bulgarian air harbor.

International airports

Of the currently operating air berths, only 4 have been assigned the status of "international". International airports in Bulgaria:

1. Sofia capital airport.
2. Burgas.
3. Varna.
4. Plovdiv.

The abovementioned largest air gates serve Russian tourists and provide passengers with a full range of services. Which one should you choose? It all depends on where you want to go in the country. For example:

• to get to the Black Sea coast, in the summer holiday season, the most convenient way is from the Burgas air pier;
• having chosen the most famous resort - Golden Sands for recreation, it will be most convenient to land in Varna;
• the easiest way to get to the capital is from the Sofia air pier;
• and the easiest way to get to the famous resorts of Pasmporovo and Borovets is from the Plovdiv air pier.

It is worth noting that the airports of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria are located at a decent distance from the famous resort towns, so it is important for tourists to choose the harbor that is closest to the chosen city. From the airports to Sunny Beach, tourists will be delivered by comfortable taxis, regular buses, and railway transport.

Sofia airport

Main airport in Bulgaria

The main aerial gates of Bulgaria are called by the locals the "Letishche of Sofia". The air terminal was built in the last century at the beginning of the 30s. As the flow of tourists to Bulgaria was constantly increasing, the air gates were reconstructed several times, and in 2006 a new terminal was put into operation. At present, Sofia airport annually serves about 4 million passengers. There are 4 terminals on the territory of the air harbor:

1. Terminal 1 is often called the "old airport" as it is located in the old block of the airport. The terminal serves both budget and charter flights.
2. Terminal 2, started its work at the end of 2006. About 2.5 million passengers pass through the terminal throughout the year.
3. Terminal 3 is a VIP block, it has a separate entrance for VIP passengers, 4 comfortable lounges are provided. This module is located in the western part of the terminal.
4. Terminal 4 serves government flights on which the president and his entourage arrive or leave the country. The terminal is called government terminal.

Airport "Burgas"

Burgas airport

The Burgas air gate operates both seasonal and regular flights. However, the main focus is on the implementation of charter flights. It is the Burgas airport that annually serves the majority of passengers who choose the Bulgarian southern coast for recreation and entertainment. There are 2 terminals on the territory of the air pier, but only one is operating - the second, which was opened in 2013. The terminal serves approximately 1.5 million passengers.

Passengers, while waiting for their flight, can use the following services:

• a waiting room with many comfortable seats;
• VIP-hall;
• ATMs and exchange points;
• taste national dishes in a restaurant or cafe.

In addition, passengers can make a reservation for a hotel room at the airport, rent a car of any brand for the time they need. Tour operators or a transfer, which must be ordered in advance, help tourists to get from the hotel to the airport.

Airport "Varna"

Air gates Varna

Varna Airport is very conveniently located, because it is not more than 8 km away from the city center. This location makes the air pier attractive not only for numerous passengers, but also for business partners who are engaged in charter flights. The undeniable proof of this is the constantly increasing growth of air transportation.

There are 3 terminals on the territory of the airport, which were built to serve passengers, but currently only 1 is operating - the second terminal. It was put into operation in 2013, today it serves flights of all directions - within the country and to other places. The VIP zone, previously operating in Terminal 1, has been transferred to the current terminal.

The following services are offered for passengers:

• make purchases in several stores, including duty-free shopping centers;
• exchange currency at exchange offices;
• taste dishes of different cuisines of the world in restaurants;
• drink freshly brewed coffee in cafeterias;
• pack your own luggage at a special point;
• use the services of a mother and child room.

If necessary, passengers can hold a meeting in the conference room, rent a car of any brand. From the airport terminal to the hotel and in the opposite direction, tourists are delivered by a transfer, which is previously ordered by tourist operators or the administration. If such an agreement has not been previously executed, tourists can arrive in the desired direction by taxi or by regular bus.

Summing up, we can say that if the list of airports in Bulgaria is known in advance, and before purchasing an air ticket, then choosing an option located in close proximity to the desired city will not be difficult.

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