Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bourgas Airport (BOJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Sofia and Burgas are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are three Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport flights. To jet off early, jump on the 20:15 Bulgaria Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:10 with Bulgaria Air.
Your SOF to BOJ flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Bulgaria Air is your gateway to discovering Burgas (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Bulgaria Air on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SOF and BOJ:
Vienna International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport flight is $112. A round-trip ticket is currently $190. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SOF to BOJ by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOF to BOJ.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights departing from Sofia Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SOF? If you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Bourgas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Top Rent a Car or Localrent and experience more of Burgas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Bourgas Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Bourgas Airport (BOJ) to central Burgas
Bourgas Airport to central Burgas has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Burgas in April.
The warmest month in Burgas is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOF to BOJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Burgas. Around 338 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
Around 225 kilometres west of Burgas, Plovdiv is another essential stop in Bulgaria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
