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$1,425+ Cheap flights to Bulgaria

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Bulgaria in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bulgaria
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bulgaria. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Fri 22/508:55
AKL
-
SOF
3 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/510:55
SOF
-
AKL
3 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,283
Mon 31/808:55
AKL
-
SOF
3 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 19/915:50
SOF
-
AKL
3 stops64h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,372
Fri 20/1119:20
AKL
-
SOF
3 stops36h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/1221:40
SOF
-
AKL
2 stops44h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,392
Tue 18/809:00
AKL
-
SOF
3 stops39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 24/921:05
SOF
-
AKL
2 stops45h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,399
Wed 26/807:00
AKL
-
SOF
3 stops41h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 23/909:35
SOF
-
AKL
2 stops59h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,406
Tue 13/1018:20
AKL
-
SOF
3 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1021:40
SOF
-
AKL
3 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,408

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Find the latest flights to Bulgaria in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Return from

$2,283

One-way from

$1,425

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,100
22/5-29/5
  • 22/5-29/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • Auckland to Sofia
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Auckland to Bulgaria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($227 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

07:00-20:15

3 stops46h 15m

Sofia

Tue 16/6

09:35-16:55

3 stops46h 20m

$2,440

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

08:55-20:15

3 stops44h 20m

Sofia

Wed 9/9

09:35-15:05

3 stops44h 30m

$2,455

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/5

08:55-20:15

3 stops44h 20m

Sofia

Mon 7/9

15:50-06:00

2 stops53h 10m

$2,474

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

15:30-20:15

3 stops37h 45m

Sofia

Fri 28/8

14:05-06:00

2 stops54h 55m

$2,526

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

09:00-20:15

3 stops44h 15m

Sofia

Mon 31/8

21:05-06:00

2 stops47h 55m

$2,543

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/8

20:15-13:15

2 stops50h 00m

Sofia

Wed 23/9

09:35-06:00

2 stops35h 25m

$2,690
Fastest return journey

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

19:50-20:15

2 stops33h 25m

Sofia

Wed 9/9

21:05-06:00

2 stops47h 55m

$2,709

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

07:00-15:00

3 stops41h 00m

Sofia

Sun 17/5

21:05-13:00

3 stops54h 55m

$2,969

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/6

19:50-15:00

2 stops52h 10m

Sofia

Wed 9/9

09:35-06:00

2 stops35h 25m

$2,972
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

15:30-15:00

3 stops32h 30m

$1,425

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bulgaria

How long is the flight to Bulgaria?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Bulgaria takes 36 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Bulgaria from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bulgaria?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Bulgaria are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $2,041
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $2,205

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bulgaria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Bulgaria are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Bulgaria by month

Plan your trip to Bulgaria by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bulgaria ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Bulgaria when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Bulgaria by month

Plan your trip to Bulgaria by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bulgaria, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Bulgaria?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Bulgaria in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 April 2026.
The most popular places in Bulgaria to fly to are Sofia and Varna.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bulgaria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bulgaria. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bulgaria. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines to Bulgaria to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,306 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

FAQs about flying to Bulgaria

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bulgaria if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bulgaria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bulgaria?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bulgaria.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulgaria?

    Sofia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulgaria. One-way flights to Sofia typically cost $126, while return flights cost around $667.

  • Does Sofia have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sofia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sofia?

    Yes. Sofia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Apartment Airport Sofia is the closest property to Sofia (0.0 km away from Sofia).

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