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From Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach: choosing the route
There are several options to get from Burgas Airport to Sunny beach: by commercial shuttle, bus, or taxi (private transfer). The trip by shuttle (shared commercial bus) takes 40 minutes, the ticket price is EUR 8. The Burgas to Sunny Beach bus travel time is about 45 minutes, and the journey cost is EUR 1.5. A taxi from Burgas will take you to the destination in 20 minutes, and this will cost you from EUR 35. If you are thinking about how many kilometres there are from Burgas to Sunny beach – the distance is 30 km.
Seats on shared shuttles should be booked in advance, as it is usually hard to find available ones during peak holiday season. Burgas to Sunny Beach shared transfer departure times depend on the quantity of passengers – if there are many of them, a shuttle can depart even at night. The bus gets to the destination the longest, however this is the cheapest travel option. Note that bus departure times are changed according to the season: there are summer and winter timetables. Don't forget that Sunny Beach is a resort city, so you can always get into a traffic jam, especially when travelling during peak hours.
Order a transfer from Burgas Airport
Sunny Beach – no one will be bored!
Sunny Beach is one of the largest resorts of Bulgaria: it has more than 800 hotels. Tourists with children especially love coming here: there are lots of swimming pools and children's playgrounds, and besides, various competitions are held here, so kids don't get bored. Adults can have a great time, as well – except for sunbathing, they can visit bars, restaurants, discos, and other places to rest. However, tourists in Sunny Beach not only enjoy various bars and clubs, they can also practice different kinds of water sports such as windsurfing, waterskiing, hang gliding, yachting, etc. Also, one can play volleyball, tennis, bowling, ride a horse, etc. And don't forget to visit the waterpark – you will definitely get plenty of positive emotions!
Burgas to Sunny Beach bus
€1.5
from 40 min
45 min
Ind.tourist
The Burgas to Sunny Beach bus runs from Burgas Airport from the early morning until almost midnight, and there are no overnight journeys. The trip by this form of transport takes 45 minutes, the ticket price is EUR 1.5. You can buy tickets for the bus from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach from the driver right before getting on the bus.
Burgas to Sunny Beach bus:
direct bus
Timetable:
from 06:20 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. (summer timetable)/from 06:10 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. (winter timetable)
Route:
Burgas Airport – Pomorie – Aheloy – Sunny Beach
Travel time:
45 min
Waiting time:
from 40 min
Comfort level:
low: lots of free space, high seats
Cost:
1.5 euro
Clients:
families without children, tourists without large luggage, those who are not in a hurry and want to save money
How to find the bus stop at Burgas Airport:
The bus stop is located at the entrance to Burgas Airport. To find it, use this plan.
Burgas to Sunny Beach shuttle
€8
up to 1 h
40 min
Couple
There is the shuttle Bourgas Sunny Beach Transfer Shuttle running from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach. The shuttle departs not later than 15 minutes after a plane arrives, however this happens only if the vehicle is full of passengers. The trip duration is 40 minutes, the ticket price is EUR 8. Tickets are booked on the carrier's website – you need to fill in a special form by specifying all the necessary details about yourself and your flight.
Burgas to Sunny Beach shuttle:
Shared Transfer / Shuttle
Timetable:
depends on plane timetables
Route:
Burgas Airport – Sunny Beach
Travel time:
40 min
Waiting time:
up to 1 h
Comfort level:
High: comfortable seats, Wi-Fi, the driver meets you at the airport, special system tracking the shuttle location and its travel speed
Cost:
8 euro
Clients:
families with or without children, young couples without large luggage, individual tourists
How to find the shared transfer stop at Burgas Airport:
The shuttle stop is located near the stand at the entrance to the airport.
Taxi and transfer Burgas-Sunny Beach
€35
5 min
20 min
Family
If you don't have time or don't want to think over the details of your trip, you can take a taxi Burgas-Sunny Beach or book a private transfer. The car travel time is 20 minutes, the journey cost starts from EUR 35. The price includes some additional services – for instance, the driver will meet you at the airport, lead you to the car, help you with your luggage, offer you some water, child seats and many other things that can be helpful during the trip.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel in Sunny Beach or given address
Travel time:
20 min
Waiting time:
You will have to spend 5-10min looking for a taxi
There is no need to wait for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate at specified time
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, opportunity to choose the class of the vehicle, English-speaking driver
Cost:
from EUR 35 for an Economy-class vehicle, from EUR 44 for a minibus up to 7 passengers
Clients:
large groups of people, families with children, those who have large luggage or arrive at night, aged tourists, those who are in Bulgaria for the first time, tourists who don't know the language and are afraid to get lost
How to find the taxistand at Burgas Airport:
The taxistand is located in front of the exit from the airport building.
Car rental in Burgas
from €8
from 1 day
from 1 year
If you rent a car from Burgas to Sunny beach, 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 to Sunny Beach?
There are lots of options to get from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach, so every tourist can find the right one for them. May your trip be safe and comfortable. Have a nice journey!
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