How to Get to Bansko from the UK – Flight and Transfer Guide
Planning your ski holiday in Bansko? Here’s everything you need to know about travelling from the UK to Bansko, including which airports fly direct to Sofia, and how to get from Sofia to resort easily and comfortably.
Direct Flights from the UK to Sofia
Bansko’s nearest airport is Sofia International Airport (SOF) — around 2 hours drive from resort.
There are direct flights from multiple UK airports all winter, with both budget and full-service airlines offering daily options.
✈️ Direct flights to Sofia operate from:
London Heathrow – British Airways, Air Bulgaria
London Gatwick – easyJet, Wizz Air, British Airways
London Luton – Wizz Air
London Stansted – Ryanair
Manchester – easyJet
Bristol – easyJet
Liverpool – Ryanair
- Birmingham – Ryanair
- Newcastle – TUI
- Edinburgh – Ryanair
The flight time is around 3 hours typically.
Transfers from Sofia to Bansko
Once you land in Sofia, the easiest way to reach Bansko is by private or shared transfer.
The drive takes around 2 hours, passing through scenic mountain valleys.
At Total Chalets, one group return airport transfer is included with your stay, and wherever possible we combine arrivals/departures to make transfers more economical and environmentally friendly. We include return transfers on Saturdays and are flexible with shuttle timings to best match your flight schedules.
If you have chosen a mid-week arrival/departure, or members of your group are landing at different times and you need additional transfers, these are available from as little as £20 per person (one way).
Travel Tips
- Arrivals: Sofia Airport has two terminals (T1 for budget airlines, T2 for full-service). Your driver will meet you at the arrivals exit.
- Currency: As of 1st January 2026, Bulgaria uses the EURO – you can withdraw cash from ATMs on arrival or use cards in most places.
- Arrival flights: We recommend landing around lunchtime as this allows us to take you to the rental centre before dinner. This means you are ready to get to morning lessons quickly on your first ski day!
- Return flights: We recommend booking return flights that depart after 10am if you’re travelling back on a Saturday, to allow for transfer time from resort.
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