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Flights Bulgaria - USA: New Direct Connections to New York and Chicago

Мария Георгиева

24.10.2025 • 12:50

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Direct flights between Bulgaria and the USA will begin in April 2026, announced Minister Karadjov. They will connect the country with New York and Chicago, opening up new opportunities for tourism. The direct connections will stimulate business and cultural exchange.

It is expected that the first regular direct flights between Bulgaria and the United States will begin in April 2026, announced the Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov. These flights will connect the country with significant American cities - New York and Chicago. The announcement was made during the national discussion "Tourism and air connectivity. Traditional destinations and new markets. The key to sustainable growth".

The Minister stressed that the carrier "GullivAir" has successfully passed the procedures before the American aviation authorities. Discussions are currently underway for slots with the airports "John F. Kennedy" in New York and in Chicago. According to Karadjov, direct flights to the USA will open new opportunities for the Bulgarian tourist product. They will facilitate business contacts and stimulate cultural exchange. "Every new line is a new opportunity for tourism, and direct links with the USA will allow more American tourists to discover Bulgaria, and it's not just the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, but also our cultural routes", said the Minister.

It is recalled that "Vasil Levski" airport received permission to operate direct flights to the USA in February 2022.

The reporter senses tension in the hall. While the Minister speaks, the attendees take notes carefully, reflecting on his every word. It is obvious that the topic of air links is of critical importance for the future of tourism in the country.

Karadjov reported a stable growth in air traffic in our country. For the first nine months of 2025, 6.2 million passengers and over 51,000 takeoffs and landings were served at "Vasil Levski" airport in Sofia. This is an increase of 5 percent compared to the same period last year. The expectations are that by the end of the year the number of passengers will exceed 8.4 million.

The airports in Varna and Burgas also report significant growth – 15.8 and 3.3 percent, respectively, having reached the levels of the whole of 2024 by the end of September.

Plovdiv Airport is expected to open new lines to Milan and Bratislava, and the new routes to Marrakech, Chisinau, Abu Dhabi and other European cities are expanding the country's connectivity. "The new lines expand the horizon of our connectivity and allow more tourists to discover Bulgaria", said Karadjov. He drew attention to the expansion of the route network of low-cost and traditional carriers, which, in his words, is "a clear signal that Bulgaria is an attractive market for investment and tourism".

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the national carrier "Bulgaria Air" has restored and expanded key lines, including to Paris, Frankfurt and Prague. According to him, this strengthens the country's position in the network of traditional European aviation hubs. The Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that over 70 percent of foreign tourists arrive by air. This, according to him, means that the development of airports, new airlines and affordable prices is not only a transport, but also an economic and national cause.

At the beginning of his speech, the Minister stressed that aviation connectivity is key to the sustainable growth of tourism. Bulgaria, according to him, has all the prerequisites to become a regional aviation hub. This is possible with modernized airports, sufficient investment, good management and management of airports, an expanding route network and strategic partnerships.

"Our goal is clear - to ensure predictability, quality and accessibility of air transport, so that Bulgaria is not only a tourist destination, but also a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and North America", said Karadjov.

The Minister cited data from international organizations, according to which every 10 percent increase in international connectivity leads to an increase in the tourist flow between 6 and 8 percent. This means more revenue for hotels, restaurants, the transport industry and local communities, he stressed.

Коментари (106)

4. костов

24.10.2025, 12:58

Слава нна България

майстора

24.10.2025, 12:59

Караджов

PETROV

24.10.2025, 13:01

хей, костов, не се радваш ли си вече? дир

as

24.10.2025, 13:00

Валава 🤔

doktora

24.10.2025, 13:02

Ах, най-накрая

PESHAKA

24.10.2025, 13:05

Аби моля те, това е най-голямото нещо

българия_слава

24.10.2025, 13:12

Слава България

t. Миланов

24.10.2025, 13:16

Хей, сега е времето за българския туризъм

xd

24.10.2025, 13:17

ha-ha,ннесамослава,аиполет

holera2021

24.10.2025, 13:17

Здравей, Слава

bai_ivan

24.10.2025, 13:29

Яа, фантастично

ЛУД_ПЕТКО

24.10.2025, 13:31

Смешно е

BG_GOST

24.10.2025, 13:33

aх, какво чудо

българия_живее

24.10.2025, 13:57

Да живее България

zlata_koti2001

24.10.2025, 14:01

смесное,най-послезапо4ватдасевръ

asdasd

24.10.2025, 14:02

Абе моля те, това е най-големият успех за наш!

PESHO98

24.10.2025, 14:11

Ето това е добро новина

най-послесеслучванещовбъл

24.10.2025, 14:13

Здравий,най-послесеслучванещовБъл

viki_qna

24.10.2025, 14:14

Смело, че най-накрая

и_сигурно

24.10.2025, 14:16

сигурно и

дядо

24.10.2025, 15:27

Браво, дядо Караджов!

vankatabg

24.10.2025, 15:29

Хубаво нещо 🔥

TOP4O

24.10.2025, 15:30

Слава България

Гражданин_Х1985

24.10.2025, 16:01

Яа, най-голямото

jivko2016

24.10.2025, 17:19

Слава България

Kombinator1997

24.10.2025, 17:22

Бам

jivko

24.10.2025, 17:25

haha, това е фантастично!!

blagoi1972

24.10.2025, 17:27

Яхаха 🤙

nqkoi

24.10.2025, 17:28

поздравка на министъра

B1B

24.10.2025, 17:30

Браво, министирство

Admina1985

24.10.2025, 17:30

Аз така мисля, че това е голям успех за Бъл 😡

Майстора

24.10.2025, 17:32

Здравей, България

k. миланов

24.10.2025, 17:34

Евро-юбилей

хю

24.10.2025, 17:36

хепи хю

xD2004

24.10.2025, 17:41

караджов!!

евро-победа

24.10.2025, 17:43

Евро-победа

v. Иванов

24.10.2025, 17:45

Хей, не се хваливай, дядо!!

ninja

24.10.2025, 17:45

да се радваме

petrov

24.10.2025, 17:46

Аз така мисла, че това е най-голямото постижение

NQKOI

24.10.2025, 18:20

Дасерадваме

PICH_007

24.10.2025, 18:22

абе моля те, най-после

новина

24.10.2025, 18:30

вау, най-лошата новина година

martin_242023

24.10.2025, 18:31

йо, това е голямо