Top Transfer Options: Burgas Airport to Burgas

Burgas is a stunning coastal city in Bulgaria, located on the Black Sea. One thing you won’t want to miss while in the city is the stunning Sea Garden. This specially designed area of the city has a long promenade with breathtaking views out over the water, theatrical performances and plenty of local cafes and vendors. Further inland, you will also find the Ethnographic Museum, filled with fascinating Bulgarian folk culture and art.

There are two different ways to get from Burgas Airport to the city centre; taxi or bus. Taking a local airport taxi will take just 15 minutes to get to the city and will cost around €15 (BGN 30). If you choose to take local transport, you can expect a travel time of 25 minutes on the number 15 bus and a cost of €0.50 (BGN 1) per ticket.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€15	15min	24/7
Bus	€1	25min	06:00–23:00

How to get from Burgas Airport to Burgas by taxi

Taking an airport taxi into the city is a quick and hassle-free way to travel. The journey time from Burgas Airport to Burgas will be just 15 minutes and the cost will be around €15 (BGN 30) for up to 4 passengers.

How much is a taxi from Burgas Airport to the city centre?

There are no widely defined costs for the journey from Burgas Airport to Burgas in a local taxi. The average cost you can expect is around €15 (BGN 30), but this is subject to change without notice. For a fixed fare you can rely on, we suggest booking your Burgas Airport transfers in advance with Welcome Pickups instead.

Cost

€15 (BGN 30)

Trip Duration

15 Min.

*Prices may vary unless you book your transfer in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Burgas Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Burgas Airport?

As you exit the Arrivals Hall in the main terminal of Burgas Airport, you will see the long line of taxis waiting at the rank in front of you.

Convenience

After a long flight, all you want to do is get to your hotel room as quickly and easily as possible. That’s why taking a taxi from Burgas Airport to Burgas city centre is the best option. There are no waiting times and a taxi will take you directly to the door of your accommodation in just 15 minutes.

Editor’s Note

A standard Burgas Airport taxi can take up to 4 passengers. If you're travelling in a group of 4 people or fewer, you can split the taxi fare and save.

Useful Tips

Try to agree on a price with your driver before leaving the airport.

Not all Bulgarian taxi drivers speak English, be sure to write down your hotel's address to show your driver, if needed.

The local drivers don't accept card payments, be sure to bring cash in the local currency.

How to get from Burgas Airport to Burgas by bus

The number 15 bus runs from Burgas Airport to the city centre daily from 06:00 to 23:00. The journey time on the public bus will be around 25 minutes, due to the number of stops in between, but a one-way ticket will cost just €0.50 (BGN 1).

How much is the bus from Burgas Airport to the city centre?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the number 15 bus will be €0.50 (BGN 1). This can be purchased from the driver in change as you get on the bus.

Cost

€0.50 (BGN 1)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

There's a waiting time of around 30 minutes for the number 15 bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The number 15 bus runs from 06:00 to 23:00.

Where do I find the bus at Burgas Airport?

The number 15 bus stops just outside of the Departures Area at Burgas Airport.

Convenience

Taking the bus is a cheap transfer option, but it’s not the most convenient choice. You will have up to a 30-minute wait for the bus and when it arrives, you aren’t guaranteed a seat. There’s also no luggage storage on the bus, so passengers are encouraged to travel light.

Timetables

Number 15 Bus

Editor’s Note

The final bus stop is in the southern part of the city, you may need to find an alternative mode of transport from there to your hotel.

Useful Tips

Try to travel light as luggage storage is minimal.

Be sure to bring change to pay for your bus ticket.

There's no bus running early in the morning, during these hours you may wish to book a private transfer.

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How do I get from Burgas Airport to the city centre?

There are two transfer options from Burgas Airport to Burgas; taxi or bus. Taking a private airport taxi will take around 15 minutes to get to the city centre and will cost approximately €15 (BGN 30). On the other hand, the number 15 bus will take closer to 25 minutes to reach Burgas and will cost €0.50 (BGN 1) per person.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Burgas Airport to Burgas?

There’s no fixed cost for taking a taxi from Burgas Airport to the city centre. You will be charged around €15 (BGN 30) by the local drivers, but this is subject to change. For a set rate you can rely on, why not pre-book your transfers with Welcome Pickups?

What’s the distance between Burgas Airport and Burgas city centre?

The distance from Burgas Airport to the city centre is 11 km. It will take 15 minutes to make this journey in an airport taxi and around 25 minutes on the local number 15 bus.

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