Set in the heart of Mediterranean Europe, Bulgaria is a top destination and the pride of the Balkans. Relatively undiscovered, the peace and quiet of Bulgaria is a soothing balm for weary travellers, with an alluring air of mystery and adventure.
Set along the Black Sea coast, summers here are hot and balmy, and the beautiful stretches of beach are perfect for lying back and taking in some rays. If history and discovery are your scene, some stunning rock monasteries, dating back to the pre-Medieval period, the Zemen Monastery on the Strouma River, and the beautifully-preserved Aladzha are the best places to go to. Why not stay in your own private Bulgarian villa, or take advantage of some great hotel rates? Bulgaria is home to some luxurious resorts, and prices are excellent. Your gateway to Bulgaria is via Sofia Airport, also known as Vrazhdebna, a village located just north of the airportI; it’s home base to Bulgaria Air, the flag carrier, and Hemus Air. Bulgaria Air offers economy class service for travellers on a budget. Another major airline, British Airways, also offers economy and premium economy class flights to Bulgaria. One of the leading European, no-frills, budget-fare carriers is easyJet (U. K. Bulgaria. Other European low-cost airlines that offer cheap flights to Bulgaria are SkyEurope (Czech-based) and Wizz Air (Hungarian-based).
Bulgaria may not be the first place that springs to mind when thinking about where to holiday but you know you really could do worse. With a rich history and strong sense of folk lore, Bulgaria is a small but picturesque country occupying the northeastern part of the Balkan peninsula and linking Eastern and Western Europe. There are mountains, lush green forests and with one border being the Black Sea, Bulgaria really can offer every type of holiday.
There are daily flights from London and Manchester to Sofia. Easyjet is currently offering flights for around the £70 mark each way to fly from London over a weekend in June or around £90 to fly from Manchester at the same time.
The airports of Bourgas and Varna are on the coast so if you are planning a beach holiday then you really need to book through a holiday company such as Thomson who will arrange flights to one of these airports as part of the package as it is very difficult to find direct flights from the UK to either Bourgas or Varna.
It is worth taking a look at cheapflights.co.uk and travelsupermarket.com but be aware that there may be limited numbers of flights to Bulgaria particularly to Bourgas or Varna.
Bulgaria is rapidly becoming a popular Eastern European destination, it’s cheap, cheerful and easy to get to. Flights are reasonably low-cost off peak and the weather is better than in the UK. What’s stopping you? Check out Expedia for great deals now.
Flights to Sofia in Bulgaria are only £30 one way in the British Airways sale. Easy Jet say even less at £16.99 (watch out for the hidden costs though).
Last Minute have late deals if you’re the spontaneous sort and Flights Bulgaria fly from all over the UK, although the prices are a little higher than some of the London operators.
Westernair
fly to other parts of Bulgaria and their rates are reasonable if you want to venture further than Sofia. Varna is right next to the Black Sea for anyone who wants to go to the beach.
