Getting here & around
Reaching Burgas from Bulgaria's airports
Burgas has its own international airport (BOJ). Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv connect by motorway, bus or rail.Routes at a glance
- FromBOJBurgas AirportToCITYCity centre
- FromISTIstanbul AirportToBOJBurgas
- FromSOFSofia AirportToBOJBurgas
- FromVARVarna AirportToBOJBurgas
- FromPDVPlovdiv AirportToBOJBurgas
How transport works in the city
- City lines
City bus
Lines and timetables of the city buses, including the airport line.
- Ranks & phones
Taxi
Use the official ranks or call a licensed taxi company.
- Airport & centre
Rent a car
An easy way to explore Sozopol, Nessebar and the coast.
- Compact centre
On foot & by bike
The centre, the Sea Garden and the beach are close together.
Practical tips for contest week
- 01Traffic changes and extra services for contest week will appear in the News section once they are announced.
- 02Timetables change between seasons. Check the carrier's current timetable shortly before you travel.
- 03Staying in Sozopol, Nessebar or elsewhere on the coast? Allow extra time on show nights.
- 04Journey times on this page come from official timetables and the Burgas tourism portal. Check fares with the carrier.
Text alternative for the routes
- Burgas Airport → City centre: By bus: Coming soon; By taxi: 15 min
- Istanbul Airport → Burgas: By car: Coming soon; Bus from the city: Coming soon
- Sofia Airport → Burgas: Domestic flight to BOJ: Coming soon; By car: ~4 h; Bus from the city: ~5 h; Train from the city: ~6 h
- Varna Airport → Burgas: By car: Coming soon; Bus from the city: ~2.5 h
- Plovdiv Airport → Burgas: By car: ~2.5 h; Bus from the city: ~4.5 h
- By airplane: 10km - 10min from the center
- Transfer: One way to get from the airport to your destination is by private transfer. This is the more convenient option for guests with higher budgets who have specific travel requirements. It’s also a good option for group travel.
- By bus: Burgas offers excellent transportation connections and serves as a hub for bus transportation in the region. This makes it easily accessible from all parts of the district, the country, and the region. Infrastructure in Burgas and the region is being modernized to ensure fast and seamless travel for all tourists. Burgas is the starting and ending point of the Trakia Highway (A1). It provides a direct high-speed connection between Burgas, Sofia, and the rest of the national highway network.
- By train: Burgas is the terminal and starting station for numerous trains on the Bulgarian State Railways network.
- Taxi: There are many licensed taxi companies operating within the city that can take you safely to any destination in the city, at any time of day or night. You can find the contact information for some of these companies here:
- City bus: Burgas has a modern, integrated, and eco-friendly public transportation system, as well as dedicated bus lanes. The transportation network covers all major urban areas and relies on frequent bus routes, a smart traffic management system, electronic fare collection, and real-time passenger information.
- Rent a car: In Burgas, there are car rental options suitable for people who are accustomed to the convenience of having their own car while traveling and don’t want to have to rely on schedules and buses.
How to get here
By air
10km - 10min from the center
Transfer
One way to get from the airport to your destination is by private transfer. This is the more convenient option for guests with higher budgets who have specific…
By bus
Burgas offers excellent transportation connections and serves as a hub for bus transportation in the region. This makes it easily accessible from all parts of…
By train
Burgas is the terminal and starting station for numerous trains on the Bulgarian State Railways network.
In the city
Taxi
There are many licensed taxi companies operating within the city that can take you safely to any destination in the city, at any time of day or night. You can…
City bus
Burgas has a modern, integrated, and eco-friendly public transportation system, as well as dedicated bus lanes. The transportation network covers all major…
Car rental
In Burgas, there are car rental options suitable for people who are accustomed to the convenience of having their own car while traveling and don’t want to have…