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).

R11 264+ Cheap Flights to Bulgaria

Flights to Bulgaria in 2026

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Emirates
22/12-29/12
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44h 50m total
Johannesburg to Sofia

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Tue 9/2

18:50-8:50

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Thu 11/2

21:50-9:40

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JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

18:50-13:25

1 stop18h 35m

Sofia

Tue 29/12

14:25-16:40

1 stop26h 15m

R19 404

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

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R20 391

JohannesburgSofia

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JNBSOF

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Thu 17/12

19:40-9:35

2 stops37h 55m

Sofia

Sat 2/1

10:05-11:25

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R22 430

JohannesburgSofia

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JNBSOF

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Thu 17/12

10:10-13:25

1 stop27h 15m

Sofia

Sat 2/1

14:25-5:35

1 stop15h 10m

R23 334

JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

20:40-18:25

2 stops45h 45m

Sofia

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

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R23 614

JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

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Sun 20/12

10:10-13:25

1 stop27h 15m

Sofia

Sun 27/12

14:25-5:35

1 stop15h 10m

R23 663

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JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

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Thu 17/12

19:55-13:15

1 stop17h 20m

Sofia

Sat 2/1

14:10-9:40

1 stop19h 30m

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JohannesburgSofia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SOF Sofia

JNBSOF

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Tue 22/12

14:30-13:25

2 stops22h 55m

Sofia

Tue 29/12

14:10-13:30

2 stops23h 20m

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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.

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 45 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

3 695 reviews

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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

3 695 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 695 reviews

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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

3 705 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 695 reviews

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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

3 695 reviews

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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

8 290 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 695 reviews

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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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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.

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

Plan your trip to Bulgaria by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Bulgaria by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

Booking 45 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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Bulgaria in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 November 2026.

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.

FAQs about flying to Bulgaria

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What is the best airline to fly to Bulgaria?

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