Guest on a beach villa veranda overlooking Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast, used as the hero image for Burgas Airport transfers.
Guest on a beach villa veranda overlooking Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast, used as the hero image for Burgas Airport transfers.
to Sunny Beach
26 km
official bus fare
EUR 0.77
typical taxi run
30 min

Airport arrival guide, Bulgaria

Burgas Airport Transfers

Burgas Airport, BOJ, is the practical arrival airport for Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Aheloy, and the southern Black Sea resort corridor. This page compares taxi, private transfer, bus, and car hire so travellers can choose the lowest-friction route before they land.

Checked 22 April 2026

The official Burgas Airport announcement says flights are suspended until 30 April 2026 because of runway rehabilitation. Recheck live flight status before locking an April arrival plan.

BOJ transfer corridor
  1. Burgas Airport, BOJ
  2. Bus Station South
  3. Pomorie
  4. Aheloy
  5. Nessebar
  6. Sunny Beach
  7. Sveti Vlas

The airport bus serves the Burgas city handoff first, then the coast corridor continues through Pomorie, Aheloy, Nessebar, and Sunny Beach toward Sveti Vlas.

Why is BOJ the arrival point for the southern Black Sea coast?

Burgas Airport, BOJ, serves Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Aheloy, Pomorie, and the wider southern resort corridor. The practical decision is which ground route gets you from BOJ to the right town with the least transfer friction.

How does arriving at Burgas compare to Sofia or Varna for a southern Black Sea holiday?

Burgas Airport sits inside the southern Black Sea resort cluster, so a BOJ landing drops the traveller 25 to 45 minutes from Aheloy, Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Pomorie, and Sozopol. Sofia Airport is an inland capital hub roughly 390 km from Sunny Beach, which turns the same holiday into a 5 to 6 hour drive or a second domestic flight on top of the original arrival. Varna Airport serves the northern coast at roughly 100 km out and still adds 90 to 120 minutes of road transfer over the BOJ baseline, so for the southern strip BOJ is the only short-transfer arrival.

Which Burgas Airport transfer option changes the arrival journey?

After landing at Burgas Airport, the traveller chooses between the airport taxi rank, a pre-booked private transfer, public bus line 15 via Bus Station South, or car hire. The right option depends on the resort town, luggage load, arrival time, and whether a change in Burgas city is acceptable.

Why does the line 15 and Bus Station South detail matter?

Because the official public-transport route is not a direct Sunny Beach airport coach. The airport bus links BOJ to Burgas city first. From there, the traveller changes onto the south-coast corridor that serves Pomorie, Aheloy, Nessebar, and Sunny Beach. That single handoff is the main public-transport friction point on this route.

Official BurgasBus line 15 route map between Bus Station South, Sarafovo, and Burgas Airport.
Official BurgasBus line 15 map. Use it to understand the airport-city leg before changing at Bus Station South for Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Aheloy, Pomorie, or Sveti Vlas.
Official BurgasBus line 15 route segments between Burgas Airport, Sarafovo, and Bus Station South.
Route segment Official route detail Planning use
Bus Station South to Sarafovo and Burgas Airport Line 15 links Bus Station South, central Burgas stops, Sarafovo, and Burgas Airport. Use this leg when arriving at BOJ and heading into Burgas for an onward coastal bus.
Airport-entry caveat The BurgasBus timetable marks some 15A services as stopping at the airport roundabout instead of entering Burgas Airport. Check the exact timetable line before relying on the bus with luggage or children.
Bus Station South to northern coast The official BurgasBus note lists Pomorie, Ravda, Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Obzor, and Varna as onward northern-coast routes. This is the public-transport handoff for Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Aheloy area stays, Pomorie, and Sveti Vlas routes.
Bus Station South to southern coast The official BurgasBus note also lists Chernomorets, Sozopol, Primorsko, Kiten, and Tsarevo as southern-coast onward routes. Use this branch for Sozopol and the south-coast towns after the airport-city leg.

How do taxi, private transfer, bus, and car hire compare?

Taxi from the rank

Cost
Published car examples: EUR 25 to Sunny Beach or Nessebar, EUR 23 to Aheloy
Time
About 30 to 35 minutes to Sunny Beach
Best for
Simple same-day arrivals with light planning
Main drawback
Less predictable than a pre-booked fixed-fare transfer

Pre-booked private transfer

Cost
Fixed examples: EUR 32 to Nessebar, EUR 40 to Sunny Beach by sedan
Time
About 30 to 35 minutes to Sunny Beach
Best for
Late arrivals, children, heavy luggage, and door-to-door comfort
Main drawback
Needs advance booking and usually costs more than the bus

Public bus

Cost
EUR 0.77 onboard on line 15, then onward coastal fare
Time
About 50 minutes or more once the interchange is included
Best for
Budget-first travellers who can handle a Burgas city handoff
Main drawback
Not direct to the resort corridor and not a late-night solution

Car hire

Cost
Varies by season, provider, insurance, and parking
Time
About the same driving time as taxi or private transfer
Best for
Travellers moving between several towns, not a single hotel drop
Main drawback
More paperwork and less value if the trip is one airport run only

How much does each transfer option cost?

Direct answer: the only official public-transport fare in this table is the BurgasBus line 15 airport-city fare. Taxi and private-transfer prices are published market examples, not guaranteed airport tariffs.

The table gives the structured comparison: route or mode, published price example, and source note. The paragraph text gives the unstructured booking judgement: which figures are official, which are vendor examples, and what a traveller must confirm before payment.

Before paying, compare at least two live quotes: the airport taxi desk or posted taxi rate, and one fixed-price transfer operator. Confirm one-way versus return price, vehicle size, child seats, luggage, nighttime or last-minute supplements, payment currency, and the exact drop-off address.

Burgas Airport transfer price examples and source notes.
Route or mode Published price example Source note
Official airport-city bus fare EUR 0.77 onboard, EUR 0.66 on the card Official BurgasBus figure for line 15 and 15A only, not the full resort journey. Check the timetable because some 15A services use the airport roundabout rather than entering the terminal. Burgas Airport public transport BurgasBus line 15 timetable
Burgas Taxi published car prices from BOJ Burgas EUR 15, Pomorie EUR 15, Aheloy EUR 23, Nessebar EUR 25, Sunny Beach EUR 25, Sozopol EUR 25, Obzor EUR 40 Burgas Taxi presents these as final per-car prices for up to 4 passengers, not per-person fares. Return prices and larger vehicles can differ, so check the live price table before booking. Burgas Airport taxi desk Burgas Taxi price table
Independent metered-taxi route benchmarks Sunny Beach EUR 25 to EUR 36, Nessebar EUR 23 to EUR 33, Sozopol EUR 28 to EUR 41 Use these as a cross-check against operator tables. Confirm the posted taxi rate, meter use, luggage terms, and payment currency before getting in. BOJ route cost guide
Sunny Beach fixed private-transfer examples Sedan EUR 40, van EUR 60, minibus EUR 90 one way Fixed-transfer examples vary by operator and vehicle size. Check the live booking page before paying because date, pickup time, and vehicle class can change the final quote. Welcome Pickups guide Sunny Beach transfer table
Nessebar fixed private-transfer examples Sedan EUR 32, minivan EUR 45, larger groups EUR 75 to EUR 90 one way Airport City Transfer lists these as per-transfer prices, not per-person prices. Compare the one-way and return quote before booking. Nessebar transfer example
Aheloy market examples Around EUR 30 one way Aheloy is shorter than Sunny Beach, but the final fare still depends on the exact complex gate, arrival time, and whether the quote is taxi-metered or pre-booked. Burgas Taxi price list
Pomorie and Sveti Vlas market examples Pomorie around EUR 25, Sveti Vlas around EUR 40 Use these only as corridor checks. Ask for the final fare in writing when booking a private transfer, especially for late arrivals, child seats, or extra luggage. Burgas Taxi price list

How long does each route take?

Taxi and private transfer times stay relatively stable. The bus route is the variable part because the airport-city leg and the onward coast leg are separate movements rather than one continuous resort drop.

Burgas Airport route times by Black Sea destination, transfer mode, public transport route, and best fit.
Destination Route role Taxi / private transfer Public transport Best fit
Sunny Beach Primary resort route from BOJ About 30 to 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Bus Station South, then onward coastal bus Largest resort stay, nightlife, and package-holiday arrivals
Nessebar UNESCO old-town and New Town beach route About 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer Airport bus to Burgas, then onward bus toward Nessebar Old Town evenings, restaurants, and beach stays close to Sunny Beach
Ravda Short family-resort stop before Nessebar About 30 to 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then onward coastal bus through Ravda Families who want a quieter stay between Aheloy and Nessebar
Aheloy Quiet self-catering stay location on the same coast About 25 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then onward service stopping through Aheloy Quieter family arrivals and direct-book stays near Sunny Beach
Pomorie Closest major coastal town north of BOJ Usually shorter than Sunny Beach and Nessebar by road Line 15 to Burgas, then onward bus through Pomorie Short transfer, mud-lake trips, and calmer town stays
Sveti Vlas Marina resort beyond Sunny Beach Roughly 40 to 45 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then onward services past Sunny Beach Marina stays and quieter upper-resort hotels
Elenite Northern extension beyond Sveti Vlas Roughly 45 to 55 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then onward bus through Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas Resort-complex stays north of the main Sunny Beach strip
Obzor Longer north-coast resort route Roughly 75 to 85 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then intercity coastal bus toward Obzor Travellers choosing the quieter coast between Sunny Beach and Varna
Varna Long intercity transfer, not a normal BOJ resort drop Usually around 2 hours or more by private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then intercity bus or rail toward Varna Edge-case arrivals when flights or prices make BOJ useful for Varna
Sozopol Main south-coast old-town route About 40 to 55 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Bus Station South, then onward bus toward Sozopol Old Town, Harmani Beach, and south-coast holiday stays
Chernomorets Shorter south-coast stop before Sozopol About 30 to 40 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then south-coast bus toward Chernomorets Shorter south-coast beach stays close to Burgas
Primorsko Large south-coast resort route Roughly 60 to 75 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then onward bus through Sozopol and the southern coast Families and beach-focused trips farther south
Duni / Dyuni Resort-complex route south of Sozopol Roughly 50 to 60 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then south-coast bus or private pickup via Sozopol All-inclusive resort stays south of Sozopol
Kiten Farther south family-resort route Roughly 75 to 95 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then onward bus toward Primorsko and Kiten Longer family beach trips on the southern coast
Lozenets Far south village-resort route Roughly 80 to 100 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then south-coast bus toward Lozenets Beach stays beyond Primorsko with more transfer time
Tsarevo Farther south town route Roughly 90 to 105 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then onward bus toward Tsarevo South-coast stays where a pre-booked transfer may be worth the cost
Sinemorets Farthest south-coast route in this table Often 100 to 125 minutes by taxi or private transfer Line 15 to Burgas, then a long south-coast bus connection Travellers prioritising the far southern coast over transfer speed

Which transfer fits late arrivals, families, and luggage?

Late arrivals

The official airport bus is not a round-the-clock solution. If the flight lands late in the evening, a taxi or pre-booked private transfer is the practical route because the city-bus chain and onward resort handoff become much weaker.

Families with children

A pre-booked private transfer usually makes more sense than the bus because it removes the Burgas change, reduces walking with bags, and can include child seats if arranged in advance.

Heavy luggage

The bus is the cheapest official route, but it adds friction because luggage must be carried through the airport stop, the city handoff, and the onward resort leg. Taxi or private transfer usually repays the extra cost in simplicity.

Return transfer to BOJ

Reverse-direction planning matters because the line 15 city link and the onward coastal services are time-sensitive. If the return flight is early in the morning, a taxi or pre-booked pickup is usually safer than trusting a multi-step bus chain.

Which Black Sea route should you choose after landing at BOJ?

BOJ serves several different holiday routes, not one resort strip. Sunny Beach and Nessebar carry the strongest search demand. Pomorie, Aheloy, Ravda, Sveti Vlas, Obzor, Sozopol, and Primorsko matter because they change the transfer length, the bus handoff, and the right booking method.

Primary resort route from BOJ

Sunny Beach

Largest resort stay, nightlife, and package-holiday arrivals

About 30 to 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer

UNESCO old-town and New Town beach route

Nessebar

Old Town evenings, restaurants, and beach stays close to Sunny Beach

About 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer

Short family-resort stop before Nessebar

Ravda

Families who want a quieter stay between Aheloy and Nessebar

About 30 to 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer

Quiet self-catering stay location on the same coast

Aheloy

Quieter family arrivals and direct-book stays near Sunny Beach

About 25 minutes by taxi or private transfer

Closest major coastal town north of BOJ

Pomorie

Short transfer, mud-lake trips, and calmer town stays

Usually shorter than Sunny Beach and Nessebar by road

Marina resort beyond Sunny Beach

Sveti Vlas

Marina stays and quieter upper-resort hotels

Roughly 40 to 45 minutes by taxi or private transfer

Longer north-coast resort route

Obzor

Travellers choosing the quieter coast between Sunny Beach and Varna

Roughly 75 to 85 minutes by taxi or private transfer

Main south-coast old-town route

Sozopol

Old Town, Harmani Beach, and south-coast holiday stays

About 40 to 55 minutes by taxi or private transfer

Large south-coast resort route

Primorsko

Families and beach-focused trips farther south

Roughly 60 to 75 minutes by taxi or private transfer

What should you do before you land at BOJ?

  • Check the live BOJ status page on the morning of departure for runway, terminal, or schedule changes before you leave the hotel.
  • Decide whether you need a door-to-door transfer or will change buses at Burgas Bus Station South on the way to the resort.
  • Save the exact resort address, not only the town name, before the flight boards so the driver or taxi can navigate on arrival.
  • If you plan to take the bus, confirm the departure is line 15 and not line 15A, because line 15A stops at the airport roundabout rather than entering the terminal.
  • Book the return transfer to BOJ the day before if the flight leaves before 09:00, so the morning is not dependent on a taxi that may not arrive.

Which destination or stay page should you open next?

Once the BOJ transfer is clear, the next useful step is to compare the destination itself or move into the stay inventory. The links below route you to the main Sunny Beach guide, the wider coast hub, or the live Black Sea stay set.

FAQ about Burgas Airport transfers

  1. 01 What airport do you fly into for Sunny Beach Bulgaria?

    For the southern Black Sea resort corridor, the practical airport is Burgas Airport, BOJ. The Sunny Beach guide should answer the broad airport-choice question, while this page handles the transfer decision after BOJ is chosen.

  2. 02 How far is Burgas Airport from Sunny Beach?

    Most route guides place Burgas Airport about 26 km from Sunny Beach. The practical taxi or private-transfer run is usually around 30 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic and the exact hotel or apartment drop-off point.

  3. 03 How long does it take from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach?

    Taxi and private-transfer guides usually quote about 30 minutes. Public transport is slower because the official airport bus links to Burgas city first, then the traveller changes onto the resort corridor.

  4. 04 How much is a taxi from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach?

    Burgas Taxi publishes a EUR 25 car price from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach for up to 4 passengers, while independent route guides place the wider metered-taxi benchmark around EUR 25 to EUR 36. Fixed private-transfer examples start around EUR 40 for a sedan. These are planning examples, not a guaranteed airport tariff, so check the live operator price before booking.

  5. 05 Is there a bus from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach?

    Yes, but the official airport bus is the city link, line 15, not a direct resort coach. It takes the traveller to Bus Station South in Burgas, and the onward Sunny Beach leg is handled from there.

  6. 06 What is the cheapest way to get from Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach?

    The cheapest official route is the bus chain: line 15 from the airport to Burgas, then the onward resort bus. It costs far less than taxi or private transfer, but the price saving comes with a change and more luggage friction.

  7. 07 Can you get from Sunny Beach to Burgas Airport by bus?

    Yes, but it uses the reverse of the same multi-step corridor. The traveller needs the coastal bus back to Burgas and then the airport-city link. That is why early flights often make taxi or a pre-booked pickup the safer option.

  8. 08 Should you pre-book a transfer or use the airport taxi rank?

    If the arrival is late, the luggage is heavy, or children need seats, pre-booking usually wins because the fare and pickup method are settled before landing. The taxi rank is simpler when the traveller wants immediate flexibility and the arrival is during the normal day or evening window.

Transfer route fixed

Move from the BOJ transfer into the right Black Sea destination

Once the airport transfer is decided, keep the planning on the destination side. Compare the wider Black Sea stay inventory or move into the coast hub if the town choice is still open.

26 kmto Sunny Beach
EUR 0.77official line 15 fare
30 mintypical taxi transfer