Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bourgas Airport (BOJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport is 50 minutes.
Sofia and Burgas share the same timezone, UTC+2.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SOF to BOJ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Bulgaria Air offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Burgas — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Bulgaria Air.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SOF and BOJ:
Vienna Airport
Budapest Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
R 804 is currently the best price for a one-way Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,585. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOF to BOJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
77% of flights departing from Sofia Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Sofia Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SOF:
Arriving at Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to BOJ if you're catching a late Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Bourgas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Top Rent a Car or Localrent and see more of Burgas and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bourgas Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Bourgas Airport (BOJ) to central Burgas
Bourgas Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Burgas. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Burgas. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Bourgas Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Burgas, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to BOJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored after you've seen Burgas. Around 338 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Boyana Church, National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Bulgaria, head for Plovdiv, about 225 kilometres west of Burgas. Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History are the start of reasons to visit.




