How to get from Burgas Airport to Burgas city centre?

This article is about how to get from Burgas Airport to the city centre: distance, travel time, stops, and cost

Yana Safina
author of the article

How to get from Burgas Airport to the city centre?

You can get from Airport to Burgas by bus or taxi (private transfer). The Burgas Airport bus travel time is about 25 minutes, the journey cost is EUR 0.5. Getting to the city by Bourgas Airport transfers or taxis is not only faster (8 minutes), but also more expensive (from EUR 18). The distance between Burgas Airport and the city centre is 10 km.

If you arrive at the airport at night, note that you can get to the city only by Bourgas Airport taxi, as buses stop running before midnight. Besides, keep in mind that both public transport and taxi travel times may increase due to possible traffic jams. This especially concerns travelling during peak hours (from 07:00 to 09:00 a.m. and from 05:00 to 07:00 p.m.). You can take a taxi on the spot or book a transfer online.


Order a transfer from Burgas Airport


Burgas – the beauty of nature

Located on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, Burgas attracts tourists with its mild climate, great number of parks and greenery, and clean beaches. Of course, many people come here to enjoy the sea, and it is also safe to take children here. However, there are also lots of places to walk, as there are plenty of different sights. For example, it is interesting to see the Sea Garden which has some sculptures and monuments of some world-famous people in it – for instance, the one of Alexander Pushkin. The symbol of the city is Burgas Bridge from which you can enjoy the beauty of the seashore. Of course, you shouldn’t forget about natural attractions which include, for example, the city lakes (Lake Burgas, Lake Atanasovsko, and Lake Mandrensko).

Burgas Airport bus

Burgas Airport bus
Cost

€5

Waiting time

25 min

Travel time

25 min

Clients

Ind.tourist

There is the Burgas Airport bus №15 running regularly. The bus travel time is about 25 minutes, but this time also depends on the traffic. The ticket price is EUR 0.5. There are morning and evening bus journeys, but there are no overnight ones. You can buy tickets from the driver right before departure.

Burgas Airport bus:

Bus №15 to Burgas

Timetable:

Weekdays: from 05:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; weekends: from 05:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Route:

Burgas Airport – Central railway station – South bus station

Travel time:

25 min

Waiting time:

25 min

Comfort level:

Low: little room for luggage, no air-conditioning

Cost:

0.5 euro

Clients:

Families without children, young tourists, travellers without large luggage

How to find the bus stop at Burgas Airport:

The bus stop is located at the entrance to Burgas Airport.

Burgas Airport transfers

Burgas Airport transfers
Cost

€18

Waiting time

5 min

Travel time

8 min

Clients

Family

Many tourists, especially those who are in Burgas for the first time, prefer taking a taxi or booking Burgas Airport transfers. Burgas Airport taxi will get you to the city in just 8-10 minutes. You will have to pay for this trip from EUR 18 for an Economy-class vehicle and from EUR 31 for a minibus. Booking a transfer from Burgas Airport can make your travel easier: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area, help you with your luggage and offer you some water.

Timetable:

24/7

Route:

To your hotel in Burgas or given address

Travel time:

8 min

Waiting time:

Taxi on the spot: about 5 min
Pre-booked transfer: right upon arrival (meeting with a name sign)

Comfort level:

Taxi on the spot: air-conditioning, journey without stops and other passengers
Pre-booked transfer: booking online, paying by card, child seats, fresh water, help with luggage, minibuses for groups of people

Cost:

From 18 euro

Clients:

Families with children, inexperienced tourists, those who don’t know the city well, aged travellers, those who have a lot of luggage or arrive at night

How to find the taxi stand at Burgas Airport:

The taxi stand is located in front of the exit from the airport building.

Car rental in Burgas

Car rental in Burgas
Price

from €8

Rental Period

from 1 day

Required driving experience

from 1 year

If you rent a car from Burgas to the city center, you plan a trip yourself. You may see all the sights in Bulgaria and drop off the car in different locations (for an extra fee). It is allowed to travel outside Bulgaria in case you purchased international insurance in advance.
The longer the rental period, the lower the price of car rental per day. Insurance is included in the rental price. You need to pay a deposit to start using a car.
Drivers under the age of 25 have to pay at least €7 per day for the lack of driving experience. Those who are over 75 have to make additional payments too. It’s possible to rent a car at Burgas Airport on the day of arrival.

How to get from Burgas Airport to Burgas city centre?

How to get from Burgas Airport to Burgas city centre

There are not many options to get from Burgas Airport to Burgas. Tourists who want to save money should choose bus travel, and the rest can get to the destination by booking a transfer in advance or taking a taxi. Choose the option you like most, and may you trip be full of positive emotions!

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