You land at Burgas Airport, but your accommodation is in Sozopol. There is no direct bus from the airport to Sozopol; taxis and transfers for the same course cost differently, and the last buses from Burgas to Sozopol leave around 8 PM. With an evening flight, you easily run out of transport.
We compared the four ways to get from the airport to Sozopol, according to the timetables and published prices, and we lead you to the very entrance of our apartments at 7 Tsar Svetoslav Terter Street.
In short: 4 ways from Burgas Airport to Sozopol
The airport is about 10 km northeast of the center of Burgas, and it takes about 46 km to get from there to the Budjaka neighborhood in Sozopol.
| Mode | For whom is it intended | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the airport | family with suitcases, without prior arrangement | 60 € |
| Preliminary transfer | late flight, children, a lot of luggage | 25-50 € |
| Urban + intercity bus | alone or together, one-day flight, small luggage | cheapest |
| Car rental | if you are going to wander around the neighborhood | at the tariff |
The prices for taxi and transfer are approximate and are for the entire car, not per person.
Taxi and pre-booked transfer
Taxi from the airport
At Burgas Airport, the taxi service is offered by „Eco Taxi“. According to the company’s pricing policy, the airport-Sozopol route in one direction costs 60 € for a car for up to 4 passengers, 65 € for a car for up to 6 passengers and 75 € for a minibus for up to 8 passengers. The price is per car, not per person; confirm it when boarding.
Preliminary transfer
Private companies publish fixed prices for airport transfers from Sozopol – around 25 to 50 € for a car for up to 3-4 people. Usually, the driver will wait for you in the „Arrivals“ hall with a sign with your name. When making the request, provide the flight number and the time of landing, the address (7 Tsar Svetoslav Terter Street, Sozopol), the number of people and luggage, and whether you need a child seat.
By bus: Airport – South Bus Station – Sozopol
- Airport – Burgas. Urban line 15 stops in front of Terminal 2 and reaches the South Bus Station in Burgas. The ticket purchased on the bus is 0.80 €.
- Burgas – Sozopol. From South Bus Station, sector 5, the buses of „Burgasbus“ (almost every hour from 06:00 to 20:00) and „Sozopolbus“ (from 06:30 to 19:30 on weekdays) depart. Children up to 7 years travel for free, and from 7 to 14 years with a 50% discount.
- The latest courses. The last bus from Burgas to Sozopol leaves at 20:00 („Burgasbus“). At Sozopolbus, the last departure is at 19:30 on weekdays and at 18:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. If you land in the evening, the bus is not an option.
Car rental
You can also pick up a car rental at the airport if you booked it in advance. It is convenient if you plan to explore the area: Ropotamo, Primorsko, Burgas. In Sozopol, you leave it in the paid parking lot 100 m from our apartments and walk to the beach and the Old Town on foot.
The last stretch: to our apartments
The apartments are located at 7 Tsar Svetoslav Terter Street in the Budjaka neighborhood, 100 meters from the restaurants, and Billa, Lidl, Lilly, Econt and Speedy are nearby. Enter the taxi address and the navigation to us is on the page. How to find us.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. If you arrive in the morning, plan a beach or walk in the Old Town before checking in. If there is an available apartment, the stay can be extended until 19:00 for 50% of the price of the overnight stay.
If you are coming for Eurovision 2027
Eurovision 2027 will be held at Arena Burgas on May 11, 13 and 15, 2027. Bulgaria Air will add flights Sofia – Burgas between May 2 and 19, 2027 (BNT), while the evening route from Sozopol to Burgas will be busy. The show starts at 22:00, and the regular last bus from Burgas to Sozopol is at 20:00, so please arrange a return transfer in advance. We described the route in the article Arena Burgas: how to get from Sozopol, And ours overnight stays for Eurovision 2027 they are on a separate page.
Which way to choose
- Family with children and suitcases: transfer or taxi. The price is for the car.
- Alone or two, one-day flight, small luggage: Line 15 to South Bus Station and bus to Sozopol.
- Evening or night flight: pre-booked transfer because there are no buses to Sozopol after 20:00.
- You want to explore the surroundings: car rental.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Burgas airport to Sozopol cost?
At the airport taxi service, about 60 € for a car for up to 4 people. With a pre-booked transfer from a private company, about 25-50 €.
Is there a direct bus from Bourgas Airport to Sozopol?
No. Take urban line 15 to South Bus Station and from there take a bus to Sozopol.
How long is the bus from Burgas to Sozopol?
The last one leaves at 20:00.
How far is it from the airport to Sozopol?
About 46 km along the route to the Bujaka neighborhood. The time depends on traffic, and in the summer and on days of major events it is longer.
Is it possible with a pet?
In most of our apartments pets are allowed. Tell us about it when you make your reservation for the transfer.
Looking for where to stay? Check out our options apartments for rent in SozopolEight apartments with a terrace and sea view, 150 m from the beach, with 10% discount for stays of 5 nights or more. If you’re thinking about the beach from day one: the beaches in Sozopol.
