Burgas Public Transport, Airport BOJ & Parking Guide
Getting around Burgas is quite straightforward once you know the useful routes. Here is what to know about the €0.80 airport bus, parking zones, the railway and bus stations, and licensed taxis.
⚡ Public Transit & Taxi Snapshot
- Airport Bus (Line 15 & 15A): Runs every 20–30 minutes from the Burgas Airport (BOJ) terminal roundabout to South Bus Station (Avtogara Yug), and the fare is only €0.80 (~$0.86).
- Smartcard Fare Savings: Loading a municipal electronic smartcard or Transport Burgas app reduces single-ride fares to €0.66 (~$0.72) with free 45-minute transfers.
- Blue Parking Zone: Central commercial district; €1.00/hr on weekdays (09:00–19:00). Pay by SMS code 1356. Weekends free.
- Green Parking Zone: Coastal Sea Garden perimeter; €1.00/hr, enforced 7 days a week in summer (11:00–20:00). Pay by SMS code 1357.
- Licensed Taxi Dispatch: Reliable metered taxis (capped at ~€0.65/km daytime / ~€0.75/km nighttime): Eco Taxi (+359 56 844 244) or Orion Taxi.
- Intermodal Stations: Central Railway Station and South Bus Station (Avtogara Yug) sit directly adjacent to each other on Queen Joanna Square.
Getting from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to City Center
Burgas Airport (BOJ) is 10 km northeast of the center, in Sarafovo. After landing, you have a few simple ways to get into town:
Departs directly from the airport terminal exit roundabout every 20 to 30 minutes from 05:30 to 23:15. Journey time to downtown (South Bus Station) is 20 to 25 minutes. Pay the driver in cash or tap any contactless Visa/Mastercard bank card.
For a metered taxi into the center, expect approximately €10.00 to €13.00 (~$11.00 to $14.00). I recommend using the official taxi kiosk inside Terminal 2 arrivals, or calling Eco Taxi (+359 56 844 244).
Fixed rates from €22.00. Professional chauffeur waits at Terminal 2 arrivals holding a personalized name card with 60 minutes free delay buffer. No haggling or currency exchange stress.
📱 Is Uber or Bolt Available in Burgas, Bulgaria?
No. Uber, Bolt, and Lyft do not operate in Burgas or elsewhere in Bulgaria. For this reason, visitors normally use licensed taxis, the municipal buses, or a pre-booked transfer. Arriving passengers at Burgas Airport (BOJ) should either:
- Book an official private airport transfer online (Viator meet-and-greet from €22.00 direct to hotel).
- Call licensed local taxi dispatch: Eco Taxi: +359 56 844 244 (~€10–€15 on meter to downtown).
- Take municipal Bus Line 15: Departs outside Terminal 2 every 20 minutes for €0.80.
Official Pre-Booked Airport & Regional Transfers (Viator Verified)
These transfers take you directly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to your accommodation, with English-speaking drivers, flight tracking, and 60 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) ↔ Burgas City Center
Direct private transfer to any central Burgas hotel, Sea Garden apartment, or Central Railway Station.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Nessebar Old Town
Door-to-door direct transfer to Old Nessebar peninsula, harbour hotels, or New Nessebar beaches.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Sunny Beach Resorts
Express airport shuttle directly to your Sunny Beach beachfront hotel, resort complex, or villa.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Sozopol & Kavatsi
Scenic coastal expressway route heading south to ancient Sozopol old town, Harmanite, or Kavatsi camping.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Pomorie Peninsula
Short 15-minute hop to Grand Hotel Pomorie, balneotherapy sanatoriums, or the ancient salt museum.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Ravda Beach
Direct transfer to family-friendly Ravda resort hotels, holiday apartments, and Aqua Paradise water park.
Municipal Parking Framework: Blue vs. Green Zones
Short-term vehicular parking across central Burgas is strictly regulated by municipal enterprise OP Transport Burgas across two distinct color-coded zones:
Enforcement Penalties: Wheel clamp immobilization (boot) release fine is €15.00. Municipal tow truck repatriation fees range from €28.22 to €36.81 plus hourly storage fees.
Bus Terminals & Regional Coach Connections
- South Bus Station (Avtogara Yug): Located on Queen Joanna Square next to the Central Railway Station. Serves all coastal routes toward Pomorie, Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Sozopol, Primorsko, and Tsarevo, as well as international long-distance lines to Istanbul.
- West Bus Station (Avtogara Zapad): Located on Maria Louiza Boueuroard near the industrial harbor. Serves regional inland provincial routes toward Sredets, Debelt (Deultum), Malko Tarnovo (Strandzha), and Karnobat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Authoritative answers based on municipal transit rules, official schedules, and local conditions.
Yes! All BurgasBus vehicles are equipped with contactless validators. Simply tap your Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay device against the terminal upon boarding. A single ride costs €0.80.
If you do not have a Bulgarian mobile SIM card to send an SMS to 1356 or 1357, you can pay using cash or international credit cards at the automated blue Presto 600 street kiosks located on every block, or download the Urbo Parking mobile app.
The most trusted and widely used official metered taxi fleet in Burgas is Eco Taxi. You can call their 24/7 dispatch desk at +359 56 844 244 (or short code 056 51 551 from a local phone).
Travelers can take direct express trains along BDZ Rail Line 8 departing from Burgas Central Railway Station (takes 5.5 to 6 hours; ticket ~€12–€18), direct intercity express buses from South Bus Station (approx. 5 hours; ~€15), or drive via the A1 Trakia Motorway in 3.5 hours (383 km).
Blue Zone (city center) parking is completely free on Saturdays, Sundays, and national public holidays. However, Green Zone (Sea Garden and coastal buffer) is paid 7 days a week from 11:00 to 20:00 during the summer season (May 1 to September 30).
