Which airport should I fly into for Burgas?

For long-haul and international flights, Istanbul Airport (IST) is the main gateway near Burgas. The closest airport, Burgas Airport (BOJ), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Burgas?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Burgas?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Burgas

The closest airports to Burgas, BG: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Burgas, BG is Burgas Airport (BOJ), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Istanbul Airport (IST).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BOJ	Burgas AirportBurgas, Bulgaria	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Regional
VAR	Varna AirportVarna, Bulgaria	53 mi / 86 km	1 hr 36 min	Regional
SZR	Stara Zagora AirportStara Zagora, Bulgaria	93 mi / 149 km	2 hr 9 min	Regional
TEQ	Tekirdag Corlu AirportCorlu, Türkiye	98 mi / 157 km	2 hr 16 min	Regional
GOZ	Gorna Oryahovitsa AirportGorna Oryahovitsa, Bulgaria	99 mi / 160 km	2 hr 19 min	Regional
IST	Istanbul AirportArnavutkoy, Türkiye	107 mi / 173 km	2 hr 30 min	International
ISL	Ataturk International AirportIstanbul, Türkiye	126 mi / 203 km	2 hr 56 min	International
PDV	Plovdiv International AirportPlovdiv, Bulgaria	137 mi / 221 km	3 hr 12 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Burgas Airport (BOJ) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Istanbul Airport (IST) (107 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Burgas. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BOJ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BOJ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Burgas is Burgas Airport (BOJ), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.