Cheap Flights to Black Sea Coast (BOJ)

The resort city of Bourgas, Bulgaria is located on the Black Sea, and its beaches and other seaside attractions make it a popular destination for international tourism. Ebookers helps you find a low fare for flights to Bourgas, and you save even more when you book deals for hotels along with your tickets.

Bourgas Airport

Bourgas Airport is the official name of the international airport that serves Bourgas. It is located 9 miles away from the centre of the city, in a bay off the Black Sea coast. Half a million passengers arrive at or depart from this airport every month, and over 100 airlines and charter companies use its facilities.

Airport Ground Transportation

Seven car rental companies offer rental cars at Bourgas Airport. A car or taxi ride into the centre of the city should take about 15 minutes. Taxi fares to central Bourgas cost from 15 to 20 lev, and you can book an airport taxi online. Bus number 15 gets you to the centre of the city for 1 lev, and from there you can catch buses and minibuses that take you directly to nearby beaches for up to 10 lev depending upon distance from the airport.

Weather in Bourgas

Temperatures in Bourgas reach peaks of 28°C in July, the hottest month, and lows of -1°C in January, the coldest month. June, July and August are the peak months for tourism in Bourgas, as the city's beaches are a major attraction, although the weather in May, with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, is pleasant as well. Even in the sunniest months of July and August, there is some rainfall, so make sure to keep an umbrella handy. As in many seaside cities, night-time temperatures drop far below daytime temperatures. Temperatures in June, July and August can drop to as low as 16°C at night, so pack a light jacket even if you visit Bourgas during beach season.

Experiencing Bourgas

Bourgas is known for its beaches, and a staircase leads to the central beach from the Sea Garden, a large park that includes sculptures, flower gardens and trees as well as a small zoo and a casino. It is also home to an open-air theatre with a retractable roof. Atanassova, Bourgas and Mandren lakes are known for their natural beauty, and the seaside pier provides great views of the city. Bourgas also boasts several museums, with the most popular among them being the Historical Museum, which is dedicated to the history of the city. Other museums worth a visit include the Archaeological Museum, which features exhibits related to the ancient civilizations that built Bourgas in times long past, and the Ethnographical Museum, which depicts the culture of the people of historical Bourgas.

May and September are good alternatives to peak season in Bourgas, as the weather is pleasant but the city is less crowded as beach tourists prefer to come only during the hottest months. Be careful of professional beggars, as they may steal your wallet or other belongings and they are invariably not in need of your charitable assistance.

Enjoy More of Bourgas

Bourgas is a friendly and welcoming city with plenty of things to do for everyone. When you use ebookers to find low-fare flights to Bourgas as well as package deals for hotels, rental cars and other travel needs, you can enjoy more of Bourgas with the time and money you save.