Flights to Bulgaria from the UK
We are happy to help you choose and book your flights between the UK and Bulgaria. Below is a list of airlines that offer scheduled flights from the UK to Bulgaria. During the summer months, you can also buy "flight only" deals from holiday companies such as Thomsons and Balkan Holidays.
| Airline | From UK Airports | To Bulgarian Airports | Web site |
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British Airways | London Heathrow and | Sofia and Varna | |
Bulgaria Air | London Heathrow | Sofia and Varna | |
Hemus Air | London Heathrow | Sofia | |
Easyjet | London Gatwick | Sofia | |
Wizz Air | London Luton | Sofia and Burgas |
Flights to Bulgaria from Ireland
We are happy to help you choose and book your flights between Ireland and Bulgaria. Below is a list of airlines that offer scheduled flights from Ireland to Bulgaria.
| Airline | From Airports | To Bulgarian Airports | Web site |
|---|---|---|---|
Aer Lingus | Dublin | Sofia and Burgas (Burgas) | |
Malev Hungarian Airways | Dublin | Sofia and Varna | |
Lot Polish Airlines | Dublin | Sofia | |
Czech Airlines | Dublin | Sofia | |
Sky Europe | Dublin and Cork | Sofia and Burgas (Burgas) | |
Ryan Air and Wizz Air | Derry, Knock, Dublin, | Burgas (Burgas) |
Driving to Bulgaria from the UK
You can drive freely and safely across mainland Europe to Bulgaria. If you are taking a pet with you, and you intend to return to the UK, you will need a Pet Passport. You should also keep within the EU boundaries. Our suggested route is:
- France
- Germany
- Austria
- Hungary
- Romania
- Bulgaria
If your destination lies in the south or west of Bulgaria, you might prefer to journey down into Italy, take the ferry across into Greece, and drive up from there.
Make sure that you fill up your petrol tank regularly, particularly as the evening draws close. In France, for example, some petrol stations are not manned overnight. Many UK credit and debit cards are not accepted by the petrol pumps there. If you run out of fuel on Saturday night, you can end up stranded until Monday morning!
Make sure that you have at least third party insurance cover for all countries that you visit. (It is probable that your existing car insurance will cover you for all EU countries, but check before you leave home.) You will need to pay road tax at the Romanian and Bulgarian borders.
Visas for entry to Bulgaria
For information on visa requirements for Bulgaria, please go to our Visas and Residency page.
Further information
Burgas
The city of Burgas has a population of almost 200,000 people, and is the second largest city in the area of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast (after Varna). It is also the fourth largest city in the country, following Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna. It is situated in the most western part of
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Sofia
Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, is situated at the foot of the Vitosha mountain. It lies in the Sofia Valley, which is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Sofia city is well known for its mineral and thermal springs. In fact, Sofia was settled by the Thracians during the 18th
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Varna
Varna is known as Bulgaria's \"Sea Capital\". It has the largest harbour in the country, which is used for both the navy and for commercial shipping. It is also one of Bulgaria's most important commercial, cultural, educational and scientific centres. Varna is a cosmopolitan city, with
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Viewing Trips
Many people are happy to buy new or off‑plan properties without visiting them. However, most people who intend to buy a property in Bulgaria (or any other country) want to view the property and the area around it.
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Visas and Residency
This page contains useful information about visa requirements for EU and Non‑EU citizens. To find out instantly whether you need a visa to enter Bulgaria, you can use our Visa Checker.
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