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R12 640+ Cheap flights to Bulgaria

— SOF
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Bulgaria in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bulgaria

Sun 27/120:20 -
1 stop20h 35m
Wed 13/19:30 -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 2/11R13 365
Mon 9/1119:55 -
1 stop17h 20m
Mon 16/1119:05 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 2/11R13 843
Mon 9/1119:55 -
1 stop17h 20m
Mon 16/117:55 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 2/11R13 909
Mon 9/1119:45 -
2 stops16h 05m
Mon 16/117:55 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 2/11R14 024
Fri 6/1120:20 -
2 stops47h 20m
Fri 13/118:00 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 1/11R14 271
Fri 6/1119:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Fri 13/1119:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 1/11R14 650

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R13 365

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June

Cheapest in

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Average price

R12 261
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sofia
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JohannesburgVarna

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - VAR Varna

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

0:20-21:00

1 stop20h 40m

Varna

Wed 24/2

9:40-22:25

1 stop12h 45m

R12 640

JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

19:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

Sofia

Wed 31/3

12:25-8:35

2 stops21h 10m

R13 497

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

21:50-22:25

1 stop24h 35m

R14 156

JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

9:15-18:15

2 stops33h 00m

Sofia

Wed 13/1

10:20-15:35

2 stops29h 15m

R14 930

JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

15:25-15:25

3 stops24h 00m

Sofia

Wed 31/3

13:05-9:00

2 stops20h 55m

R15 853

JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

13:30-15:10

2 stops25h 40m

Sofia

Sat 2/1

21:45-9:40

2 stops35h 55m

R19 528

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Best time to book a flight to Bulgaria

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bulgaria

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
From R10 838
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 004
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 864
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R11 035

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bulgaria?

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

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 46 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,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 711 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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, Emirates 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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