Travelling to Bulgaria

Flights to Bulgaria and Driving to Bulgaria

We know that you are making a big commitment when you decide to travel to Bulgaria. Because of this, we take the time to discuss your requirements in detail even before you book your flights. We can help you to plan your trip, to book your flights and to find suitable accommodation. We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. We will be your guides and representatives when you view our properties. However, we understand that you will also want time to yourself, to consider the properties that you have seen, and to relax and enjoy Bulgaria. We will not put you under any pressure at all.

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
British Airways	London Heathrow and London Gatwick	Sofia and Varna	Visit BA
Bulgaria Air	London Heathrow London Gatwick and Manchester	Sofia and Varna	Visit Bulgaria Air
Hemus Air	London Heathrow	Sofia	Visit Hemus Air
Easyjet	London Gatwick	Sofia	Visit Easyjet
Wizz Air	London Luton	Sofia and Burgas	Visit Wizz Air

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)	Visit Aer Lingus
Malev Hungarian Airways	Dublin	Sofia and Varna via Warsaw and Frankfurt	Visit Malev
Lot Polish Airlines	Dublin	Sofia	Visit LOT
Czech Airlines	Dublin	Sofia	Visit Czech Airlines
Sky Europe	Dublin and Cork	Sofia and Burgas (Burgas) via Bratislava	Visit Sky Europe
Ryan Air and Wizz Air	Derry, Knock, Dublin, Shannon and Kerry	Burgas (Burgas) Change airline at London Luton	Visit Ryan Air Visit Wizz Air

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.

Entry Requirements

If you are an EU citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Bulgaria. You will need to produce a passport that is valid for at least three months after your return. If you are not an EU citizen, please consult the consular section of the Bulgarian embassy in your own country, or contact us for advice.

Visit the web site for the Bulgarian Embassy in London, UK
Contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. Address: 22 Burlington Road, Dublin 4
Visit the web site for the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington, USA
Visit the web site for the Bulgarian Embassy in Canberra, Australia