Burgas Airport (BOJ)

Burgas Airport (BOJ), also known as Sarafovo Airport, is Bulgaria's second-busiest aviation hub and serves as the primary gateway to the country's southern Black Sea coast. Located approximately ten kilometers northeast of Burgas city center near the Sarafovo neighborhood, the airport is a critical piece of infrastructure for the regional tourism industry, connecting international tourists to world-renowned resorts such as Sunny Beach, Nessebar, and Sozopol while maintaining steady year-round operations. The airport operates from the modern Terminal 2, which was completed and opened in December 2013, replacing the older seasonal facilities built in the 1950s and expanded in the early 1990s. The contemporary terminal building is designed for high-capacity passenger flow with intuitive navigation, featuring 31 check-in counters, three boarding-card checkpoints, nine security lanes, and eight departure gates. The facility includes 12 immigration stations specifically configured to manage the transition between Schengen and non-Schengen destinations, particularly important following Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen Area by air in March 2024. The airport's single runway measures 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) in length, capable of handling wide-body aircraft and accommodating the intense seasonal traffic that peaks during summer months. Recent infrastructure improvements completed in 2016 included comprehensive rehabilitation of 3,500 square meters of taxiway surfaces and modernization of the airfield lighting and approach systems, representing an investment of over BGN 12 million by Fraport Twin Star Airport Management. Terminal amenities span 800 square meters dedicated to shopping and 1,220 square meters for food and beverage services, along with a 550 square meter outdoor courtyard. The facility provides four baggage carousels including one 120-meter long carousel and three 70-meter carousels, free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, ATMs, currency exchange services, and a VIP lounge located airside near Gate 1. Accessibility features include reserved parking spaces, adapted restrooms, wheelchair provision, comprehensive ramp access, and specialized lifts for aircraft transfers.