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R12 134+ Cheap flights to Bulgaria

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Bulgaria that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Thu 12/310:10JNB - VAR
2 stops29h 05mLufthansa
Mon 16/316:00VAR - JNB
2 stops15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 28/10R12 134
Thu 12/319:10JNB - VAR
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/321:25VAR - JNB
1 stop13h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/10R12 289

Flights to Bulgaria in 2025

Find the latest flights to Bulgaria in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 October 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

March

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Return

Price

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

10:10-15:15

2 stops29h 05m

Varna

Mon 16/3

16:00-7:05

2 stops15h 05m

R12 134

JohannesburgVarna

JNB - VAR

JNBVAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-9:10

1 stop14h 00m

Varna

Mon 16/3

21:25-10:50

1 stop13h 25m

R12 289

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Deals found on 28/10

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 16 hours 35 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Bulgaria?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Bulgaria. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Bulgaria should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bulgaria?

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

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 994
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 470
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 084
Air France
Air France
From R10 822

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bulgaria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bulgaria are SWISS, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.

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.

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 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 30 October 2025.
The most popular places in Bulgaria to fly to are Sofia, Varna and Burgas.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bulgaria. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bulgaria. Reviews last updated 30 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France 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
3 394 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 394 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 659 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 482 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
4 031 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7 541 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 394 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bulgaria.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulgaria?

    Sofia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulgaria. One-way flights to Sofia typically cost R595, while return flights cost around R916.

  • How much is a return flight to Bulgaria?

    A return flight to Bulgaria will typically cost around R2 172, however they can be found for as little as R916.

  • 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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