Departure for a holiday to Bulgaria from Ukraine
Ukrainian travelers can easily reach Bulgaria from many airports. The following options are available to choose from:
- Kyiv. There are two air hubs in the capital. “Boryspil” is a larger terminal, which is located 8 kilometers from the city center; you can get to the airport by several buses numbered 178, 220, 316, 415, 474, 535. “Kiev” or “Zhulyany” is located a little further and not are large in size. However, getting to it is also not difficult by buses No. 9, 22, 80, 169, 302, 368, 484, 499, 562. In addition, there is an express train to Boryspil.
- Kharkiv. It is also located close to the city center - 12 kilometers. It is reached by a significant amount of public transport: trolleybus No. 5, buses No. 115, 119, 152, 255.
- Lviv. The city has a fairly comfortable airport that is easy to reach. Residents and guests of the city have a choice of the following buses: No. 9, 10 and 48.
- Odessa. Travelers often travel from here by bus to Bulgaria, but flights are no less in demand. You can get to the airport by the following minibuses: No. 14, 117, 129, 156, 232.
- Chernivtsi. The airport can be reached by direct bus No. 48, which runs from Epicenter; commuter routes also run to the hub.
- Vinnitsa. Most residents and visitors use bus number 33, which runs according to a schedule. It comes from Barskoye Highway. In addition, you can take advantage of flights heading to nearby settlements.
- Kherson. The air hub is also located near the historical center of the city - about 10 kilometers. The most convenient way to get there is by bus number 101.
In addition to these cities, flights are carried out from many other Ukrainian regions. For example, Zaporozhye, Ivano-Frankivsk, Krivoy Rog, Dnipro, etc. More detailed information can be found on the tour website or on the web page of the selected Ukrainian airport.
You can also get to any airport by taxi or your own car. Many cities offer fairly comfortable parking lots with plenty of spaces. However, it is worth considering that in most large cities there is a fee for using a parking lot. But most often this refers to long-term downtime of one hour. Typically, each visitor is given a few free minutes, enough to park and unload luggage.
Services at Ukrainian airports for tourists
Most airports provide similar services, but the quality of service varies. Also in larger cities, airports have many additional offerings. In general, the following list of services is available at each airport:
- Medical Center. Guests are provided with first aid for various chronic diseases or in cases of serious health problems. In addition, you can ask for help if pre-flight panic occurs.
- Cafes and restaurants. There are many catering places at each airport. As a rule, you can have a snack in them. Many places offer a full breakfast, lunch or dinner. In restaurants you can taste dishes of various cuisines, usually European or Asian.
- Duty free shops. At such points you can purchase various goods at a reduced price. However, it is worth checking the rules for transporting such products with your carrier. In addition, there are often other shops in the surrounding area.
- Mother and child room, as well as a separate children's corner. All airports are equipped with comfortable facilities where you can feed and change your baby. There is also often a separate children’s room with working animators, various games, etc.
- Hotel nearby. There is a hotel near almost all hubs where you can stay upon arrival or in case of a flight delay or cancellation.
- Facilities for people with disabilities. As a rule, when purchasing a ticket or sending an additional letter no later than 48 hours, it will be indicated that a special escort, stroller or other services are needed.
In addition, a range of VIP services is provided at major airports. They include accompaniment by a personal assistant, who helps you go through passport control faster, etc. In addition, the wait takes place in more modern halls with additional services. For example, waiters bring drinks and dishes separately, TVs work, etc.
Also at the airports there is free Wi-Fi, ATMs, terminals, etc. In larger airports there are bank branches, pharmacies, shops with souvenirs, and the press.
Regardless of the size of the terminal, citizens and guests of the country are guaranteed respect for their rights, appropriate service when undergoing various procedures, as well as safety.
Flight and visa to Bulgaria from Ukraine
The flight will not take much time if it is a direct flight. Of course, in case of transfers, the time increases, but in general the road from Ukraine to Bulgaria will not take much time:
- Varna – 1 hour 30 minutes;
- Sofia – 1 hour 20 minutes;
- Burgas - 1 hour 50 minutes.
Nowadays there are many charter flights that go directly to the best Bulgarian resorts or major cities. You can also now get there by bus or train, but the journey takes much longer.
A visa is no longer required for Ukrainian citizens holding a biometric passport. Provided that the length of stay does not exceed 90 days, and the guest has vouchers or an invitation. In addition, you need to take out insurance and have with you an amount sufficient for the daily minimum.
Before departure, you should study in detail the rules for transporting baggage and hand luggage from your carrier. Typically, all conditions differ little, but there are some nuances. They concern the following points:
- Rules for the transport of liquids. Most often, water, cosmetics, alcohol, etc. are carried in transparent containers of no more than 100 milliliters in hand luggage. However, products purchased at Duty Free are subject to their own, less stringent rules.
- Placement of gadgets - all equipment must be inside hand luggage.
- Dimensions and weight of luggage and hand luggage.
To ensure a comfortable flight, take care in advance of medications or special devices that will help get rid of nausea or brighten up your leisure time.
To make children less afraid of the first flight, you can find various videos or game scenarios on the Internet, with the help of which the child will learn more about the operation of all devices. Sometimes it’s good to see them yourself in order to worry less.
It is recommended to exchange currency in Ukraine. Also make sure that your card will work outside the country, as some banks have restrictions. We do not recommend paying with a card where the savings are in hryvnia, since when transferring to local currency there may be a double conversion, which will entail unnecessary expenses.
What to do if a flight from Ukraine to Bulgaria is delayed?
First of all, don't panic. Call your agent who will tell you what to do.Remember that a ticket is a contract that guarantees you the performance of a service. Either way, you will reach your destination.
As a rule, the agent asks to take a photo of the board where the delay message is recorded. In addition, it is recommended to obtain from a carrier representative (do not confuse it with an airport employee) a document confirming the transfer or cancellation of the flight. Also, the travel agent will help to draw up a complaint and transfer it to the responsible persons.
In addition, the law provides you with the following conditions:
- free drinks and sandwiches in case of a flight delay of more than 2 hours;
- hot breakfast, lunch or dinner after 4 pm;
- a hotel room and transportation to it if the wait exceeds 6-8 hours for a regular flight and 12 hours for a charter flight.
In addition, travelers using scheduled flights can enjoy the following benefits:
- Refunds for the unused portion of the flight if you cancel services.
- An offer to use another flight without additional charges.
- Compensation for every hour of waiting. However, the total amount of funds cannot exceed half the ticket price.
If any of your rights are not respected, you can draw up a free-form report together with other passengers on the same flight. Also, if you did not receive free food or a hotel room and were forced to purchase goods at your own expense, then save the receipts and attach them to the complaint.
In any case, we recommend that you always assert your rights, since cases of compensation are not as rare as it seems. However, it is worth noting that tour operators usually do not return money, but offer various discounts and more favorable conditions for subsequent trips, while carriers issue compensation in monetary terms.
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Ukrainian tourists are not yet very familiar with the phenomenon of tour aggregators. However, more and more people trust such sites, and not the usual travel agents. There are several reasons for this:
- Big choice. Travel agents usually cooperate with a certain number of operators. However, we can find offers from all companies operating in Ukraine. Therefore, the choice is much wider.
- Convenient search. Obviously, with such a large list of tours, it is much more difficult to find a suitable option. Therefore, the site provides a simple search form with advanced functions so that users can find a trip that matches their criteria.
- Providing full information about each tour. You can see a list of services, photos, as well as reviews of tourists.
- Duplication of all documents for various services so that clients do not lose them.
- Possibility to book a ticket by paying only 5%.
- Free tour cancellation.
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