National carrier Bulgaria Air has announced a significant increase in its flights on the Sofia - Burgas - Sofia route in connection with Burgas hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. From May 2 to May 19, 2027, the airline will operate up to two flights daily between the two cities to meet the expected surge in interest for the event.
To facilitate the travel of spectators, media representatives, and guests, the following schedule changes have been planned:
- In the days leading up to the contest, additional afternoon frequencies are being added to the standard evening flights to ensure convenient connections for passengers arriving at Sofia Airport from international destinations.
- After the final, the schedule will also include morning flights from Burgas to the capital, timed to accommodate the expected return passenger flow and transfer opportunities to the airline's international network.
Through flights to Sofia, passengers will be able to take advantage of access to over 20 destinations in Europe and the Middle East served by Bulgaria Air. For passenger comfort, the airline will utilize the latest generation of aircraft in its fleet – the Airbus A220.
Tickets for the additional frequencies during May 2027 will go on sale on August 25. They can be purchased via the official website and mobile app of Bulgaria Air, at the airline's offices in the country and abroad, as well as through its partner agency network.
BTA recalls that the official selection of Burgas as host was announced on August 13 during a press conference attended by the city's mayor, Dimitar Nikolov, and the Director General of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), Milena Milotinova. The contest schedule features the semi-finals on May 11 and 13, and the final on May 15, 2027.