Traveling to Bulgaria
Having joined the eurozone on 1 January 2026, Bulgaria combines a Black Sea coastline, UNESCO-listed Orthodox monasteries and the Balkan mountain ranges. Sofia, Plovdiv and the seaside resorts of Varna and Burgas each show a very different side of the country. Here's what to know before you go.
Bulgaria in numbers
Capital
Sofia
Population
6.4-6.8 M
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Bulgarian
UNESCO sites
10
Continent
Europe
Time zone
UTC+2 (EET)
Airports covered
2
Why visit Bulgaria
Black Sea coast, monasteries and the Balkan mountains
Rila Monastery
Founded in the 10th century and UNESCO-listed, a masterpiece of Bulgarian National Revival architecture.
Black Sea coast
Varna and Burgas, gateways to the Sunny Beach and Golden Sands resorts and the ancient city of Nessebar.
The Valley of Roses
Around Kazanlak, one of the world's most important rose-oil production regions, celebrated every spring.
The Rila and Pirin ranges
Mount Musala (2,925 m), the Balkans' highest peak, and the Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets ski resorts.
Getting to Bulgaria
Two airports covered by SniperAir
Varna
The main city on the northern coast, gateway to Golden Sands and Nessebar.
Burgas
The country's second-busiest airport, gateway to Sunny Beach and Sozopol.
SniperAir already tracks prices to Bulgaria's two major Black Sea port cities.
SniperAir destinations in Bulgaria
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Varna
The country's largest commercial and cruise port.
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Burgas
Gateway to the southern Black Sea coast.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Bulgaria
Does Bulgaria use the euro?
Yes, since 1 January 2026 — the euro replaced the Bulgarian lev (BGN) when the country joined the eurozone.
What's the best airport to arrive in Bulgaria?
Sofia (SOF) is the country's largest airport. SniperAir covers Varna (VAR) and Burgas (BOJ), the two gateways to the Black Sea coast.
What's the best time to visit Bulgaria?
The beach high season runs from June to September on the Black Sea; the ski season runs from December to March in the Rila and Pirin ranges.
Do I need a visa to visit Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has been an EU and Schengen member since March 2024: European travellers normally enter without a visa using an ID card or passport.
How do I get alerted when a flight to Bulgaria drops below my budget?
Create a SniperAir alert profile with your departure airport and your Bulgarian destination: we track prices for you and notify you the moment a deal matching your criteria appears.
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