Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bourgas Airport (BOJ): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport.
Helsinki and Burgas are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you get on your HEL to BOJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Norwegian Air Sweden offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Burgas — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if your schedule allows.
Norwegian Air Sweden is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and BOJ:
Tallinn Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
Currently, $96 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $273. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HEL to BOJ by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to BOJ.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to BOJ if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Bourgas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Top Rent a Car or Localrent and find adventure across Burgas and beyond.
Booking your ride from Bourgas Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Bourgas Airport (BOJ) to central Burgas
Bourgas Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Burgas. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Bourgas Airport (BOJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Burgas based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bourgas Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Burgas, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BOJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've seen Burgas. Around 338 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
Around 225 kilometres west of Burgas, Plovdiv is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
