Burgas Airport Reports Record Growth: Millionth Passenger Arrives Earlier Than Ever
BURGAS. The tourist season on Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea coast is booming – Burgas Airport welcomed its millionth passenger a full week earlier than last year. Airport Director Vasil Aprilov shared the news with journalists, emphasizing the strong interest from foreign markets and the recovery of key routes.
"If you remember, last year we welcomed the millionth passenger on August 7. This year, it happened a week earlier. This proves that our expectations were met," said Aprilov.
According to him, the number of served passengers has already increased by over 50% compared to the previous season. Charter flights from Germany, operated by Electra Airways and SunExpress, have played a key role.
"With three aircraft based here, we serve seven key destinations to Germany. That’s a major achievement," he noted.
Poland Overtakes the UK in Tourist Arrivals
Recent data shows that Poland is now the top tourist market, overtaking the United Kingdom. Following them are the Czech Republic, Germany, and Israel.
Flights to and from Israel Fully Restored
After a temporary decline in traffic to Israel at the start of the season, the routes have now been fully restored:
"We expect around 670 flights from Israel by the end of the summer. There was a drop early in the season, but traffic is now fully restored," Aprilov explained.
Major Renovation Planned for Winter
This winter, the airport will temporarily close for a complete overhaul of the runway and apron, starting in November.
"We have officially announced the full rehabilitation of the runway. From November to April, the airport will be closed," the director stated.
Terminal 2 Revamped, Gate Garden Opened
In addition to the busy flight schedule, the airport has also made major infrastructure improvements. In July, the new Gate Garden relaxation area was opened, and Terminal 2 received a full interior renovation:
"New retail areas, improved interior design, a new travel experience – we now offer an entirely upgraded service quality," Aprilov said.
Forecast: 4% Growth by the End of 2025
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Airport management expects at least 4% overall passenger growth by the end of the year, thanks to active partnerships with airlines and the strategic restoration of international routes.
Коментари (48)
b. Костов
31.07.2025, 15:38Факт! Бургас се развива страхотно като летищен център.
NoComment
31.07.2025, 15:41факт! браво на бургас, личи си развитиито 👍
VANKATABG
31.07.2025, 15:41Добре че поне едно летище работи перфектно в България!
AVTORITET
31.07.2025, 15:42abe prav e, letisheto stava yak tsentar!
as2012
31.07.2025, 15:42чакаме ли 1 милион селфита на летището 😂
bg_gost
31.07.2025, 15:43Яко море, пределенн сезон! Летишето е hit 💩
PeshoFromSofia
31.07.2025, 16:20чакаме ли милионния турист с розов килим? 😂🤪!!
TOP4O
31.07.2025, 16:22Факт! Бургас лети нагоре 👌
kombinator
31.07.2025, 16:25Тоямилионентуристявноевлязълнаразсъмване,данеизпуснеолекотениячекин😄
KOMENTAR_BG
31.07.2025, 16:404% ръст? аматьори! 😂🚀
[email protected]
31.07.2025, 16:42ma 4% e smeshtno, tia mojat poveche!
a. костов
31.07.2025, 16:40супер! повече чужденци, повече купон 🔥👙 👏
xD1979
31.07.2025, 16:44Факт! Туризмът ни набира страхотна скорост 💥
TOP4O
31.07.2025, 16:42абе, пак ще чакаме като овце на опашка 🤣✈️
niki_bg
31.07.2025, 16:45факт!
685E
31.07.2025, 16:46факт!
VASIL_P
31.07.2025, 16:47Понеимаразвитие,неекатопреди10години.Реконструкциятаможедапомогне.
HOLERA
31.07.2025, 16:47очаквам по-добра органнизация и повече инвестиции в модернизацията 🤙
maga
31.07.2025, 16:48Леее, пак ще строат! Поредният ремонт за милиони 🙄
Doktora
31.07.2025, 16:49как пък не - чакай да го видя аз този ръст 😂
gringo_771977
31.07.2025, 16:51🔥
3EE
31.07.2025, 16:53факт!
B. Миланов
31.07.2025, 16:50Bravo, pone neshto dobro za Burgas! 👏!
krisko_bg
31.07.2025, 16:53факт!
fan_45
31.07.2025, 16:54факт!
vankatabg
31.07.2025, 16:51Е са, чак милионът - пълен геник!
VANKATABG
31.07.2025, 17:3750% ръст е направо невероатно! Бургас расте като Champions League.
Admina
31.07.2025, 17:40! Нашето летище най-после се развива истински добре!
a. димитров
31.07.2025, 17:44факт!
KRISKO_BG
31.07.2025, 17:44факт!
fanata
31.07.2025, 17:44Супер, знначи повече туристи и по-добра инфраструктура! 💯✈️
guest1232013
31.07.2025, 17:44факт!
факт
31.07.2025, 17:45факт!
ZLATA_KOTI
31.07.2025, 17:42ей, тиа цифри направо експлодират! супер постижение.! 🤬
dimitar2018
31.07.2025, 18:21Superyako,nemasho!Burgaspakizstrelvaklasa👍
DOKTORA
31.07.2025, 18:23!
факт
31.07.2025, 18:26факт!
стане
31.07.2025, 19:13Браво, аби яка статия! Нещо ке стане тоя аеропорт
PETROV
31.07.2025, 19:38Ъъъ, пак ли ще строят? Лятото е за море, не за кранове 🏖️😂
viki_qna2005
31.07.2025, 19:39Ey, posle shte se chudim zashto tolkova pari vlagat v tuy letishte 🛬💸!
набира_бургас_факт
31.07.2025, 19:48Факт! Бургас все повече набира скорост.!
Г. Миланов
31.07.2025, 19:49Лудница! Толкова добри новини за туризма.
ЛУД_ПЕТКО
31.07.2025, 19:52супер яка нновина, ама защо чак сга я обqвqт?
ZLATA_KOTI
31.07.2025, 19:5350% ръст - направо супер!
fanata
31.07.2025, 20:38Ей, туй лято е по-горещо от NFT борсата 🔥👌
Nqkoi
31.07.2025, 21:00абе яко, милионнния пристигна! чакай да си направя селфи 😂✈️
GUEST123
31.07.2025, 21:03Факт, много добре работят!
doktora
31.07.2025, 21:20Айде бе, повече българи от чужбина се връщат! 🛩️😂