Bulgaria Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Bulgaria

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Bulgaria is in Eastern Europe, with Sofia as its capital and Bulgarian as its official EU language. It joined the euro area in January 2026; distinguish the current currency from lev amounts in older material.

Capital
Sofia
Currency
Euro / EUR
Common language
Bulgarian
Time
IANA time zone Europe/Sofia; standard time is UTC+2 and daylight saving time is UTC+3. Confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Bulgaria

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Airlines for travel in Bulgaria

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Bulgaria
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Bulgaria AirFBSOF / CDG / VAR / AGP / AMS / ATH / BCN / BER / BOJ / BRU / FCO / FRABulgaria’s national air carrier; its website lists domestic services. Confirm your itinerary and baggage conditions against the actual ticket.

How to travel around Bulgaria by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Bulgaria

  • Check domestic sectors
    Bulgaria Air’s July 2026 official update lists domestic routes to Varna and Burgas. Check the live booking results for your dates; the destination list is not a timetable.

Arriving from another country

  • Check entry travel documents
    Foreign visitors entering Bulgaria need a valid travel document and a visa when required. Check the MFA information for your nationality and document; visa-free entry is not universal.

Popular cities to visit in Bulgaria

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International routes to Bulgaria

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Popular international flight routes to Bulgaria
RouteArrival airportRegion
LHR to SOFSOFGB
VIE to SOFSOFAT

Before you fly to Bulgaria

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Check baggage against fare and class

Before flying with Bulgaria Air, confirm the baggage allowance for your ticket’s fare and class. This page does not prescribe a universal free checked-baggage allowance or fixed charge.

Explore Bulgaria travel information

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Bulgaria flight and airport FAQs

Which documents are needed for Bulgaria?

Foreign visitors need a valid travel document and a visa when required. Check current MFA guidance for your nationality and document.

Is the Bulgaria Air baggage allowance uniform?

Allowances are ticket-specific. Check the fare and class rather than inferring a free checked-baggage guarantee from this page.