How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?

There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Bulgaria in 14h 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Bulgaria are separated by a distance of 7707 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bulgaria ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bulgaria are Air France, Emirates and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?

Find a great deal and save up to 22% by booking at least 41 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Johannesburg to Bulgaria within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R11 158.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Bulgaria from Johannesburg average R12 805. You can even find prices in March for less than R12 805, as users have found deals to Bulgaria from as low as R8 642. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Bulgaria from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 11%.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Bulgaria flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Bulgaria by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R6 646+ Flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Bulgaria

Round-trip from	R12 476
One-way from	R6 646
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R12 876

Turkish Airlines
12/3-16/3
2 total stops
27h 50m total
Johannesburg to Bulgaria

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15/10
2 total stops
33h 35m total
Johannesburg to Bulgaria

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R4 827 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 322 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Bulgaria that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 september 2025.

tors 12/319:10JNB - VAR

1 stop14h 25mTurkish Airlines

mån 16/321:25VAR - JNB

1 stop13h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R12 476

tors 12/310:10JNB - VAR

2 stops29h 05mLufthansa

mån 16/316:00VAR - JNB

2 stops41h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R12 685

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria
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ons 15/109:50JNB - VAR

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R6 646

ons 15/1017:55JNB - VAR

1 stop26h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R7 843

fre 3/1017:55JNB - VAR

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 937

fre 3/1010:25JNB - VAR

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 064

fre 3/1011:30JNB - VAR

3 stops27h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R18 220

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tors 12/3

19:10-9:35

1 stop14h 25m

Varna

mån 16/3

21:25-10:50

1 stop13h 25m

R12 476

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 12/3

10:10-15:15

2 stops29h 05m

Varna

mån 16/3

16:00-9:30

2 stops41h 30m

R12 685

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 15/10

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2 stops33h 35m

R6 646

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 15/10

17:55-21:20

1 stop26h 25m

R7 843

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fre 3/10

17:55-2:45

1 stop31h 50m

R8 937

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fre 3/10

10:25-21:20

2 stops33h 55m

R10 064

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fre 3/10

11:30-15:50

3 stops27h 20m

R18 220

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria (average of R665). Flying from Johannesburg to Bulgaria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R791). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

7 407 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?
There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Bulgaria in 14h 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Bulgaria are separated by a distance of 7707 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Bulgaria flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Bulgaria by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria (average of R665). Flying from Johannesburg to Bulgaria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R791). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bulgaria

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR8 010	AverageR11 164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 190	AverageR11 853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR9 743	AverageR13 659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 957	AverageR12 352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 193	AverageR13 283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 216	AverageR13 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 351	AverageR12 582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 762	AverageR14 886	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria

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Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Bulgaria. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 september 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Bulgaria, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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