Does the airport bus run late at night?

Line 15 is a daytime-to-evening city service running roughly every 10–20 minutes, so late arrivals should budget €10–15 for a metered taxi instead. Confirm the last departure at the stop when you land.

What currency do I pay in at Burgas Airport?

The euro — Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Cards work widely in the centre, but bus drivers, kiosks and some taxis are cash-only, so withdraw a small amount from a bank ATM rather than a seafront exchange machine.

Should I stay near the airport in Sarafovo?

Only if you want quiet. Sarafovo is a fishing village by the airport with strong seafood, about 20 minutes into town by bus — pleasant, but you'll commute to every Eurovision event.

combo18 August 20263 min read

HowDoIGetfromBurgasAirporttotheCityCentreforEurovision2027?

Burgas Airport (BOJ) sits 10 km north-east of the city at Sarafovo, about 20 minutes from the centre. City bus line 15 links the terminal, the centre and Sarafovo for roughly €0.80 and takes around 25 minutes. A metered taxi costs €10–15. Take taxis only from the official rank outside arrivals.

City bus on the coastal road between Sarafovo and central Burgas with the Black Sea behind it

TL;DR

Take city bus line 15 (~€0.80, ~25 minutes) or a metered taxi (€10–15) — Burgas Airport is only 10 km from the centre, so this is one of the easiest airport transfers on the Black Sea coast.

The bus: line 15

Burgas Airport (BOJ) is at Sarafovo, 10 km north-east of the city, and it's the main summer gateway with seasonal direct flights from across Europe. Line 15 runs directly between the airport, the city centre and the seaside quarter of Sarafovo. A single ticket is about €0.80–1.50, bought from the driver or a kiosk and validated on board. Burgasbus services run roughly every 10–20 minutes during the day.

The taxi

A metered taxi to the centre costs around €10–15 and takes about 20 minutes. Metered fares in Burgas are roughly €0.60–1.00 per kilometre, so cross-city trips rarely pass €8. Check the rate sticker on the passenger window before you get in, and use the official rank or an app rather than accepting an offer inside the terminal.

Once you're in town

You probably won't need transport again. The railway station, Aleksandrovska, Bogoridi, the Sea Garden and the beach form one flat, compact loop you can walk end to end in 30 minutes. If you're flying in during contest week, note that roads near the arena are typically restricted on show nights, taxi surge is real, and the walk through the Sea Garden is the reliable option — leave 45 minutes more than you think you need.

If Burgas flights are full

Varna (VAR) is about 2 hours away by coach for €10–15; Sofia (SOF) is a 1-hour flight or a €15–23 overnight bus. Both arrive at Burgas Yug coach station beside the railway station, in the centre.

Planning your contest week? Full transport, hotel and fan-village guides are at travelburgas.com — and our Facebook group is where arriving fans share airport pickups and bus tips in real time.

Questions

Does the airport bus run late at night?: Line 15 is a daytime-to-evening city service running roughly every 10–20 minutes, so late arrivals should budget €10–15 for a metered taxi instead. Confirm the last departure at the stop when you land.
What currency do I pay in at Burgas Airport?: The euro — Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Cards work widely in the centre, but bus drivers, kiosks and some taxis are cash-only, so withdraw a small amount from a bank ATM rather than a seafront exchange machine.
Should I stay near the airport in Sarafovo?: Only if you want quiet. Sarafovo is a fishing village by the airport with strong seafood, about 20 minutes into town by bus — pleasant, but you'll commute to every Eurovision event.

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Written in response to a reader question: source thread