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Sofia
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Burgas
Burgasdirect£78
Varna
Varnadirect£62
Plovdiv
Plovdivdirect£81

Cheap Flight Deals to Bulgaria

 
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Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Bulgaria.
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21:20 - 02:30LTN-SOF
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£38Ryanair
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07:25 - 23:00LHR-SOF
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£151Lufthansa
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17:55 - 23:15LHR-SOF
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Bulgaria

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Bulgaria to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Bulgaria?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to Bulgaria from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Sofia, at £57 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Sofia (SOF) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £57.

How much is a flight to Bulgaria?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Bulgaria from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Bulgaria costs £158 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £24 for the route Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia (SOF). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Bristol to Burgas which costs £255 on average, and Liverpool to Sofia, which costs £190 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Bulgaria?

The average price of all flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Bulgaria is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £165. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are £199 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria is January, when tickets cost £78 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £256 and £239 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bulgaria?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Bulgaria is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost £276 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Bulgaria is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £314.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Bulgaria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bulgaria?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulgaria is Varna Airport (VAR), with an average flight price of £82.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Bulgaria

Low season

November

High season

July

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£26
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Sofia

FAQs - booking Bulgaria flights

  • Are direct flights available to Bulgaria?

    Direct flights are available from the UK to various parts of Bulgaria. You can fly direct from London Stansted to Sofia in around 3h when you travel with Ryanair. You can also fly direct from London Luton to Varna and to Bourgas in just over 3h. Direct flights from Luton to Varna are usually with Wizz Air, while Ryanair operates flights between Luton and Bourgas. You can also fly direct from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia with Ryanair.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Bulgaria?

    UK passengers can visit Bulgaria without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. You will need to have a valid UK passport, however. You may also be asked to show proof of your onward or return travel when you arrive in Bulgaria or to prove that you have enough money to exit the country.

  • Is public transport available at Bulgarian airports?

    Passengers arriving at Sofia Airport will find great public transport links available to the city centre. For instance, you can take the Line 1 Subway from the airport to the city centre in around 35min. Tickets for the subway generally costs less than €1 (£1). If you arrive at Varna Airport (VAR), you can also take a bus from the terminals and reach the city in around 15min. Bus tickets in Bulgaria are also extremely affordable and this route costs less than €1 (£1) per ticket.

  • I plan to ski in Bulgaria. Where is the best place to fly to?

    Bulgaria has some great regions for skiing, particularly around Sofia. This means that it is a good idea to fly straight to Sofia if you plan to hit the slopes. Landing at Sofia Airport will put you around a 2h drive from winter sports facilities, like the Sankiyski Ski Snowboard Hire & School in Bansko and the Method Snow School.

  • Can I find cheap flights to Bulgaria from Northern Ireland?

    If you’re based in Northern Ireland and want to travel to Bulgaria, you can fly to Sofia from Belfast City Airport (BFS) with just one stop along the way. This stopover will usually be at a connecting London airport, such as London Luton or London Stansted. Flights to Bulgaria from Belfast are usually provided by budget airlines, such as Wizz Air, easyJet, and Ryanair.

  • Can I hire a car when I land at Sofia Airport?

    Sofia Airport has a wide range of international car hire agencies, including Avis, Europcar, and Hertz, available at the terminals. You will find the car hire desks at SOF located inside the Arrivals Halls at terminals 1 and 2.

  • Are there any airports in Bulgaria that offer on-site accommodation?

    When you book cheap flights to Bulgaria that land at Sofia Airport, you can enjoy a peaceful night’s rest at one of the airport’s nearby hotels. Passengers arriving at SOF can stay at hotels like the ibis Sofia Airport Hotel or the Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel, which are both located around a 5-minute taxi ride from the terminals.

  • I am based in Scotland. Which airports can I fly to Bulgaria from?

    Passengers based in Scotland can find direct cheap flights to Sofia Airport (SOF) with Ryanair. These flights depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI). You can also fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) with Ryanair or take an easyJet flight from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) with one stop on route.

  • Can I stay overnight at London airports before my flight to Bulgaria?

    If you’re booked on an early morning flight, you might want to stay overnight near the terminals. Passengers flying out of London Gatwick can check in at the South Terminal’s YotelAir cabins, which are located inside the terminal and are just a few minutes walk from Departures. Alternatively, if you’re flying from LTN, you can stay at the ibis London Luton Airport, which is just a 5-minute walk from the terminals.

  • Which airport is closest to the Tsarevets Fortress?

    The historical Tsarevets Fortress is located around a 3 hours' drive from Varna Airport (VAR). Although it may be slightly cheaper to fly from the UK to Sofia, direct flights to VAR are available from London Luton Airport (LTN) with Wizz Air.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Bulgaria

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Bulgaria? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Bulgaria for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Bulgaria from London Gatwick £105, from Bristol £115, from Birmingham £174
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Bulgaria flight deals.
  • If you plan to fly from London to Bulgaria, you will have a choice between London Luton (LTN), London Gatwick (LGW), and London Stansted (STN). All three of these airports are located around a 1h journey from the city centre. Gatwick is located just south of the city and is ideal for people in this vicinity. Luton and Stansted, meanwhile, are located just to the north of London.
  • Want to lower your carbon footprint when you travel? Flights from London Gatwick to Sofia with EasyJet can reduce your CO2 emissions by around 48% without increasing your journey time.
  • If you want to visit multiple cities during your Bulgaria trip, it is a good idea to fly to Sofia and then travel on elsewhere from there. Sofia Airport (SOF) offers affordable direct flights to other Bulgarian cities, like Varna, and is also well connected by road to cities like Plovdiv and Bourgas.
  • Planning a summer holiday in Bulgaria? Flying to coastal cities, like Varna and Bourgas, will give you great access to beautiful tourist beaches and nearby water parks.
  • If you want to fly to Bulgaria from northern England, you can fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) or from Newcastle Airport (NCL). Manchester offers flights to Sofia with easyJet, while Newcastle offers Lufthansa flights with one layover in Frankfurt.
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) is a hub for Ryanair and Wizz Air, meaning that these airlines offer frequent cheap flights to Bulgaria from UK airports. Varna Airport (VAR) is also a hub for Wizz Air, making this a great alternative airport if you don’t want to fly to Sofia.
  • Passengers flying out of London Gatwick (LGW) can relax in the My Lounge boarding area inside Gatwick’s South Terminal. Entry to the lounge costs around £32 per person. You can also access lounges at London Luton (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) for around the same price.
  • Visitors who want to explore Rila National Park can fly to Sofia Airport or to Plovdiv Airport (PDV). Both airports are located around a 2 to 3-hour drive from the National Park, although you may find that flights to Sofia are generally cheaper.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Bulgaria

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
easyJetOverall score based on 1798 reviews
7.6Crew
5.5Entertainment
6.7Boarding
6.7Comfort
5.9Food
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We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

6.0 GoodMaria, Apr 2025AMS - KRK
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We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

Apart from an email about re configuring passenger seating less than 24hrs before flying it was all good.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

I was hesitant to book with a low cost airline due to previous experience but Easy Jet surpassed my expectations. I would definitely book a flight with them again! Seemless booking, upfront about baggage fees, professional, and helpful staff.

Kayak sent several notifications that the flight was late. This contradicted the information on the airport boards. This was extremely confusing and we very nearly missed the flight purely because we double checked with the info desk when the flight stays said’closed’. Kayak notifications are therefore unreliable and pointlesa

Usual issues with flight delay. Perennial problem of travel by plane.

i didnt go this was a hacker booked this flight on my debit card !

Delayed almost 2 hours sitting on plane. No updates at all from flight deck and virtually no updates from cabin crew

Long delay resulted in my being unable to catch a train home and resulted in an additional £76 cost for an Uber

Awful as usual the air stewardess loved her own voice and would not stop talking on coms for 2hrs please please please shut up I can’t hear my headphones and don’t want to buy juty free

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

On time boarding, on time departure and early arrival. As it should be. Yes, the comfort and benefits are very poor, but therefore the ticket is 6 times cheaper than with a flag carrier. So I am not complaining about it. You get what you pay for.

Boarding was fast and efficient. The crew was super friendly. Since it’s a budget airline and it’s a short flight, I can’t expect food or entertainment.

There plane had a technical pricken so we had to disembark, but the replacement aircraft was provided within one hour so there was not much delay.

Miserable staff did not want to be there. Very poor atmosphere boarding. Then just basic flight.

People at the gate were the worst I ever met from Ryanair

Good value for the money. Good leg room. Take off and landing very good.

We were diverted to warsaw and there was zero information. We were just forced to disembark and off we go good luck the reat of the way. We all had to go our ways to find a way home!!!! Horrible horrible and it cost us alot of money to get a hotel and trains 4:30 pm next day.

Long delay was made worse by lack of information and long time in queue waiting for the plane to arrive

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

After adding baggage costs, and considering the necessity to re-checkin at each stop, and the €50 I was tricked out of for the ridiculous 3 hour min check in, I’ll never fly this very hungry Hungarian airline again!

This airline is routinely voted the worse airline in Europe for good reason. If you have an option, just avoid them.

Everything was great until it came time to pick up our luggage. We arrived in orly airport terminal 1, our luggage arrived in terminal 2. No signs to tell us, we waited for almost an hour before someone figured it out.

All in all is not bad, but the boarding by walking outside in the airport airplanes area in the wind and rain to go up the stairs to board the plane that’s too much inconvenient. Hopefully that will change and we use the normal gates at the airport to board the plane! Thank you!

The plane was 5 1/2 hours late. Scheduled for 19.50 take off - Actual take off 01.30am

The flight was delayed again. I had a bad experience with Wizz Air, and I don't want to travel with them again.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Disappointing. Too many let-downs, in delays and communication, by both Lufthansa and Discover to put in an email. I am resigned to the fact that this is what I should expect from all airlines. Unfortunately.

I am not sure I like the new Discover line of Lufthansa. I have been flying from us to Italy for the past 30 years and always favored Lufthansa ove other Companies because of cleanliness, service, food, beverage. When compared white other airlines Lufthansa was always considered one of the best. I can't say that anymore. I fly Lufthansa only because I consider the line MCO to FRA timely convenient for my schedule but always look for alternatives when before I was considering other routes only if the price was in question.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

Staff was great. Space in bathrooms was very good. Boarding went smoothly due to aisles. I would like more room in coach. 2 more inches would be helpful. Lost luggage was a big issue; more on the administrative side than flight related, but diminished the flight experience.

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

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