Flying from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport (BOJ): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport (BOJ).
Burgas is one hour behind Istanbul. Bourgas Airport is located in Burgas, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to BOJ.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BOJ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BOJ:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to BOJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bourgas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Top Rent a Car or Localrent and explore beyond Burgas's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Bourgas Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
At the moment, R 1,266 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,325. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to BOJ, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Bourgas Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to BOJ.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Burgas. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport (BOJ), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Burgas is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to BOJ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Burgas
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Bourgas Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Burgas:
Sea Garden and Sand Sculpture Festival are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Burgas travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Naturist beach.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Burgas, now it's time to explore other parts of Bulgaria. Travel around 225 kilometres west to Plovdiv to check off its top sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Stara Zagora is another sought-after destination in Bulgaria and is around 153 kilometres west of Burgas. No trip is complete without dropping by Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park.
