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Last activity 27 August 2017 by SimCityAT

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Shotlandiq

Здравей  :)

I have a quick question:

I am going to Sofia again next week, for 7 days. I was looking to book a flight from Sofia to Varna one day - I have found a flight with Bulgaria Air (50 minutes) that departs at 07:00am from Sofia, and returns the same day from Varna to Sofia at 21:00pm.

I need to book the flight quickly because I am worried that the prices will increase!

In the UK, you can check in 30 minutes before the departure time for domestic (internal) flights instead of the 2 hours before you must check in for international flights.

My question is: is this the same for Bulgaria? Please note that I have a UK passport and not a Bulgarian one, so not sure if this would affect anything. :)

If I have to be at Sofia Airport 2 hours before I think I will leave it because I would need to set my alarm for around 4am to be able to get the Metro from Serdika to the airport.  :o

Blagodariq!

kojidae

In general, I have found the Sofia airport to be rather quick as far as lines and whatnot go. I've definitely checked in online and then showed up an hour before a flight with no issues. Of course, do so at your own risk ;)

SimCityAT

Checking-in times can usually be found on your individual ticket or itinerary, or alternatively by contacting your airline directly. Here's a general guide to how early you should arrive: Long haul flights – three hours before your scheduled departure. European flights – two hours before your scheduled departure.

I would not leave it to the last minute, security has been stepped up with the recent terror attacks, so give yourself plenty of time.

Shotlandiq

Thanks both,

well yes technically it would be a European flight but as it's within Bulgaria (Sofia>Varna) I wondered if it would be possible to arrive and check in at 06:30 and still depart at 07:00.

I haven't actually purchased the ticket yet (the whole check in waiting times really depended on it!) so I won't know what it says on the itinerary.

I've emailed Bulgaria Air but had no reply yet. I suppose as it's a Sunday I won't hear until tomorrow.

Will post again when I find out the answer!

Blagodariq otnovo! :)

SimCityAT

I always check in online, 24 hours before I fly. Saves a lot of time and messing about at the airport.

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