Bulgaria is not a big country and has only four international airports. Despite that fact, the airports are well working and serve more than 5 million arrivals per year.

Sofia International Airport

The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Sofia. You can easily get to the city center: regular bus service 84 runs on a frequent schedule day and night from the bus station close to Arrivals. Taxis are available, and passengers are advised to use O.K. SUPERTRANS taxis from outside the arrivals hall; their enquiries desk is located inside the arrivals hall. Most hotels and tourist resorts run their own airport shuttles. Car rental: Avis, Hertz, Budget, Tani Rent and Sixt have desks located in the arrivals hall. Plans are for getting a metro line from the airport to the city by the end of 2012.

The airport is well equipped with banks, bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants, cafeterias and bars, duty-free shopping, a chemist, travel agency, tourist information desk and first aid facilities. There is also a business lounge with Internet access, and a luggage-wrapping machine at departures. Parking: There is 24-hour short and long-term parking available in front of the terminal buildings. Departure tax: US$20 (nationals of the USA only).

Plovdiv International Airport

Plovdiv Airport is the airport of the second largest city in Bulgaria, Plovdiv. Often referred to as Plovdiv Krumovo Airport, a small village located 12 km south-east away from the city on the main highway Plovdiv-Asenovgrad. Due to its good location, near the famous Bulgarian ski resorts Bansko and Pamporovo, the airport is mainly active during the winter season.

The airport is linked with the Plovdiv railway station. Local buses serve the passengers to the city. Taxis and cars for rent are available.

Varna International Airport

The airport is situated on the western outskirts, about nine kilometers from Varna. During the summer there are a lot more arrivals. Varna is the sea capital of Bulgaria and a large tourist resort on the Black Sea.

How to get to the city: Public bus 409, which passes through central Varna and travels as far as Golden Sands resort, serves the airport; departures are from in front of the VIP hall. Taxis are available in front of International Arrivals, but the meters are often not working and it is advisable to agree on a fare with the driver before departure. Many resort hotels run their own shuttle services to and from the airport. Car rental agents are on site at the airport including Avis, Hertz, Sixt and Europcar.

The airport has currency exchange facilities, a large restaurant and duty-free shops. Short-term parking bays are available. Departure tax: US$20 (nationals of the USA only).

Bourgas International Airport

Bourgas is the second biggest city on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria. Although not so famous as Varna, Bourgas is still a popular destination for tourists during the summer season. The city’s airport is located some 10 km from the city center.

Most passenger flights into Bourgas Airport are part of package holiday deals and visitors are conveyed by their host tour operators. Taxis are available, and local buses serve the airport. Car rental is available. The airport has a change bureau, bank, restaurant, duty free shop, post office and first aid facilities.