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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 22 February 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 363
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 190 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 448 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight to Bulgaria

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Travel insights for flights to Bulgaria

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Bulgaria including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Bulgaria?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Bulgaria takes 31 hours 15 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 21 April 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 Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R651

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R651

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R471

Emirates

Emirates

From R822

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

  • 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 R1 363, while return flights cost around R1 943.

  • How much is a return flight to Bulgaria?

    A return flight to Bulgaria will typically cost around R116, however they can be found for as little as R106.

  • 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 (19 hours 15 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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