By plane to Burgas directly from Bratislava or Vienna
Bulgaria has been a member of the Schengen Area since January 1, 2025.
A valid national ID card is sufficient for travel.
If you are flying from a city or country other than Bratislava or Vienna, search for the best flight connection here:
The fastest and most convenient way is by air travel.
Ryanair operates direct flights from Bratislava to Burgas.
In 2025, the flight schedule is as follows:
Here you can check the current prices for round-trip flights to Burgas for the entire season with departure/arrival from Bratislava/Vienna. This tool will significantly ease your flight search. Of course, once redirected to the flight price list, you can change the search filter according to your preferences. The ticket price is the base fare, and you should add the cost of luggage and seat selection. We recommend always purchasing PRIORITY BOARDING.
Under the table with the price list for flights from Bratislava to Burgas, click on "Add return flight" to open the price list for return tickets.
You can freely navigate through the calendar with your mouse to select different months.
In case you're flying from or to Vienna, the journey between Bratislava and Vienna is served by various bus companies at 15-minute intervals. The ticket price ranges from 8€ to a maximum of 15€. Some of the main bus operators on this route include Slovak Lines and Student Agency.
Under the flight price table for the Vienna - Burgas route, click on "Add return flight" to open the return flight price list.
You can navigate through the calendar by moving the mouse to view different months.
From Vienna, the airline Wizzair also operates flights to Burgas.
For those of you who don't travel often, we recommend thoroughly reviewing the baggage policy, weight and size limits for luggage, as well as the pricing for seat selection and priority boarding before purchasing the ticket. Alternatively, we would be happy to assist you with the ticket purchase.
You can also fly from Vienna to Varna, which is 103 km away. We can also arrange a transfer from this airport (payment is made directly to the driver).
From Bratislava, you can also fly to the capital city Sofia (a great option for travelers who want to explore Bulgaria's capital). From Sofia, you can easily fly to Burgas with Bulgaria Air at relatively low ticket prices.
You can also travel to Bulgaria by car, directly to Burgas or via Sofia. The journey from Bratislava takes approximately 14-15 hours, covering a distance of 1397 km. You'd be surprised, but people who drive this route often praise the beautiful and interesting journey, especially the route through Romania.
We are attaching an interesting article from the Pravda newspaper from 2020 that describes the route in detail, including toll fees in the countries you'll pass through.
There are several Facebook groups where people discuss the topic "By car to Bulgaria," where you can get useful tips and advice.