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Flights to Bulgaria in 2026

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bulgaria. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 September 2026.

Sat 19/914:30 -

2 stops41h 00m

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2 stops36h 25m

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Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R12 610

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R547 potential increase over avg. return price).

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R137 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgVarna

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - VAR Varna

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

18:50-8:50

1 stop14h 00m

Varna

Sat 13/2

21:40-22:25

1 stop24h 45m

R12 739

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Best time to book a flight to Bulgaria

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JNB-VAR

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ZA1-BG0

JNB-VAR

How long is the flight to Bulgaria?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria takes 24 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Bulgaria from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bulgaria?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bulgaria are Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Emirates

Qatar Airways

Lufthansa

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bulgaria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bulgaria are Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France.

Rainfall in Bulgaria by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bulgaria ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Bulgaria when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Bulgaria by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bulgaria, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Bulgaria?

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Bulgaria. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Bulgaria?

The most popular places in Bulgaria to fly to are Sofia, Varna and Burgas.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Air France, andQatar Airways to Bulgaria. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1

Very Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,4

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

6,8

Okay

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Bulgaria

Can I find cheaper flights to Bulgaria if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bulgaria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Bulgaria?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bulgaria.
Where does the fastest flight to Bulgaria depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Bulgaria, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 0 minutes).
Does Sofia have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Sofia?
Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0,0 km away from Sofia).

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