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Turkey is launching direct flights connecting Sofia and Antalya this season. Anadolu Jet, a low-cost airline and a brand of Turkish Airlines, is including Bulgaria's capital Sofia in its network of international destinations, announced the company's press office.
Anadolu Jet will operate Sofia-Antalya flights two times a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Planes will take off from Sofia at 1.45pm, and from the international airport in Antalya at 11am. Roundtrip tickets will cost €80-€90.
Sofia is the 47th foreign destination to which Anadolu Jet planes fly. The company was established in April 2008. Since 29 March 2020, it has been operating international flights from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, located on the Asian coast of the metropolis.
Wizz Air has announced the opening of three new direct air routes from Bulgaria for the summer season of 2026, strengthening its presence on the local market and expanding travel options from Sofia and Varna
Hotels in Bulgaria are transitioning to the euro without major issues, according to Georgi Duchev, executive director of the Bulgarian Association of Hotel Management Professionals
The U.S. State Department has rated Bulgaria as one of the safest destinations for travelers in Europe, assigning it a Level 1 status, the lowest risk category
Sofia’s Vitosha Boulevard continues to hold its status as Bulgaria’s most expensive shopping street, with average rents reaching 726 euros per square meter per year,
Bulgaria has officially introduced a visa programme for digital nomads, allowing foreigners to live and work in the country for extended periods
Wizz Air has announced a new direct connection between Varna and Budapest, set to begin on June 8, 2026. The flights will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, and tickets are already available on the airline’s website and mobile app, starting at
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