โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Stara Zagora Airport serves Stara Zagora.
๐ Connection Tips
Check latest guidelines when connecting through Stara Zagora Airport.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
40
minutes
Domestic โ International
75
minutes
International โ Domestic
75
minutes
International โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
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.
๐ Connection Tips
Connecting at Burgas Airport (BOJ) has been significantly transformed following Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen Area by air in March 2024. The airport operates from the modern Terminal 2, where flights are now functionally divided: if you are connecting to or from a Schengen country (e.g., Germany, Poland, or Austria), you will no longer pass through passport control, making the transition much faster. However, travelers on Non-Schengen routes, such as those from the UK or Ireland, must still clear full immigration. Because BOJ is primarily a point-to-point hub for holiday charters and low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air, most 'connections' are self-transfers that require you to collect luggage and check in again at the main hall.
A key logistical tip for travelers is the coordination of ground transport to the Black Sea resorts. For a budget-friendly connection to Burgas city center, Bus 15 departs every 20-30 minutes from just outside the terminal and reaches the South Bus Station (Avtogara Yug) in about 20 minutes. If your destination is Sunny Beach or Nessebar, you can walk 5 minutes to the 'Circle' bus stop for the M-Bus regional service, which is much cheaper than a taxi. If you prefer a taxi, use only the official stand located directly at the arrivals exit; avoid independent drivers inside the terminal. A standard fare to Sunny Beach should be approximately 60-80 BGN.
Inside the terminal, the Burgas Airport Lounge near Gate 1 offers a quiet space for Schengen passengers, though it is often inaccessible to those on Non-Schengen flights after they clear passport control. During the peak summer season (June to September), the airport handles intense traffic, so it is highly recommended to arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure to navigate potential security bottlenecks.
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