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BOJ Burgas Airport
Burgas Airport (IATA: BOJ, ICAO:LBBG) is located in the the city of Burgas, Bulgaria. It is the primary international airport serving Burgas and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :056870248

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IATA Code

BOJ

ICAO Code

LBBG

Name

Burgas Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Bulgaria (BG)

City

Burgas

Latitude

42.5695992

Longitude

27.5151997

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

056870248

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Burgas Airport (BOJ) Airport Overview

Burgas Airport（BOJ）, ICAO: LBBG, is an international regional airport serving Burgas and Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast. It is located near the Sarafovo district, approximately 10 km from central Burgas, and operates in the Eastern European Time Zone (UTC+02:00). Its traffic profile is strongly influenced by the summer seaside and resort season, so it is better assessed as a seasonal passenger-oriented gateway with air-cargo opportunities rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate export, import, transit and road-feeder options after confirming the operating carrier, handling agent and shipment requirements.

Airport	Burgas Airport
IATA / ICAO	BOJ / LBBG
Location	Burgas, Bulgaria
Coordinates	42.5695992, 27.5151997
Local time	UTC+02:00; daylight-saving changes may apply
Runway reference	3,200 m, based on the supplied airport data; operational availability must be confirmed for the planned movement

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Seasonal capacity profileSummer resort traffic can affect aircraft belly capacity, terminal workload and road collection availability.

Regional gatewayThe airport is strategically positioned for Burgas, the southern Black Sea coast and nearby tourism-related business activity.

Not a guaranteed cargo hubFreighter access, cargo acceptance windows and carrier routings require shipment-specific confirmation.

Road-feeder importanceFor non-standard, urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, an alternative Bulgarian or European gateway may provide a more stable connection.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo handling: Export and import acceptance is normally arranged through the airport’s appointed ground-handling channel. Acceptance capability, warehouse hours and build-up procedures must be checked before booking.
Screening and security: Cargo may require security screening or an accepted secure-supply-chain status before loading. Our service team will verify the applicable process with the handling agent.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Do not assume permanent cold-room access, pharmaceutical qualification or uninterrupted temperature control. For perishables and healthcare cargo, obtain written confirmation of storage, transfer time and packaging requirements.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, handling agent, commodity classification, packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and available aircraft capability.
Customs and transit: Customs treatment, temporary storage and transit arrangements depend on the shipment’s origin, destination, procedure and appointed broker; they should be pre-arranged rather than assumed from airport availability.

Facility names, warehouse dimensions, bonded-storage arrangements, operating hours and equipment capabilities are subject to change. Our service team confirms these items against the actual flight and handling plan.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

International freight is commonly planned through the operating carrier’s available seasonal network, belly capacity or a European hub connection. The practical routing depends on origin, destination, commodity, aircraft type and booking date.
For shipments to or from Asia, North America and other long-haul markets, a hub-and-spoke plan or road feeder connection may be more realistic than a direct movement from Burgas Airport.
Transit time is affected by seasonal passenger demand, connection availability, customs release, security screening, handling cut-offs, weekends and public holidays. We provide a confirmed schedule only after carrier acceptance.
For urgent cargo, our service team compares Burgas Airport with alternative gateways in Bulgaria or nearby Europe, taking account of total door-to-door time rather than flight time alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Burgas and the southern Bulgarian Black Sea coast, including resort, hospitality, retail and service-industry demand that intensifies during the tourism season.
Typical air-freight demand: Time-sensitive spare parts, urgent commercial samples, electronics, express documents, replacement components and high-value compact shipments.
Seasonal and perishable cargo: Food products, flowers and other temperature-sensitive commodities may be feasible, but packaging, acceptance windows and temperature-control arrangements require prior validation.
Inbound tourism supply: Hotel, catering, event and retail replenishment can generate irregular shipments with short delivery deadlines, making pre-alerts and local delivery coordination important.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo acceptance cut-offs vary by carrier, flight, handling agent and shipment type. Our team requires cargo-ready time, dimensions, gross weight and document status before confirming the booking.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity and battery classification where applicable. Lithium batteries, aerosols and chemicals must not be tendered as general cargo without review.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, export declaration and any permits or certificates must be consistent. Customs may request additional evidence or inspect the goods before release.
Import delivery: Consignee readiness, customs-broker appointment, tax or duty arrangements and final-mile vehicle access should be confirmed before arrival to avoid storage or delivery disruption.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS information, cargo dimensions, stackability, commodity description and ready date before requesting a firm routing.
Book seasonal shipments early and keep a flexible departure window where possible; summer demand can reduce space and narrow connection choices.
Use export-compliant packaging with clear handling marks. For fragile, valuable, perishable or temperature-sensitive goods, specify handling limits and contingency instructions in advance.
Ask our service team to compare direct, hub-transfer and road-feeder solutions. The best option should be selected by total transit time, customs practicality, capacity reliability and final-mile access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Burgas Airport handle international air freight?

International cargo planning is possible, but acceptance is carrier- and handling-agent dependent. Our service team verifies the operating flight, cargo acceptance status, security process and customs route before issuing a final booking.

Is Burgas Airport suitable for urgent cargo?

It can be suitable when a confirmed flight and local delivery plan are available. For critical deadlines, we also compare alternative gateways and road-feeder solutions because seasonal capacity and connections may affect the total transit time.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through Burgas Airport?

Such cargo requires advance confirmation of packaging, storage, transfer time, airline acceptance and delivery arrangements. Permanent cold-chain capability or a specific healthcare handling certification should not be assumed without written confirmation.

What documents are needed for export cargo?

Normally, the shipment requires accurate air waybill data, commercial invoice, packing list and export customs information. Depending on the commodity and destination, licenses, certificates, origin documents or dangerous-goods paperwork may also be required.

When should cargo be delivered to Burgas Airport?

The applicable cut-off is determined by the carrier, flight, handling agent and cargo type. Our service team provides the delivery instruction after booking confirmation; cargo should not be sent to the terminal based on a generic airport opening time.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary airport reference: The supplied airport record is the basis for the airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates, address, time zone and runway reference.

Airport and operator verification: Current airport notices, passenger and cargo handling information should be checked through burgas-airport.bg.

Regulatory reference: Bulgarian civil-aviation information may be verified through caa.bg; customs procedures and official customs information should be checked through customs.bg.

Industry standards: Air-cargo and dangerous-goods requirements should be checked against current carrier instructions and applicable information from iata.org and icao.int.

Operational items that change by season, carrier, handling agent or customs procedure—including cargo cut-offs, available routings, storage, screening, fees and transit time—must be reconfirmed for each shipment. Our service team uses these sources as verification references and does not treat them as a substitute for shipment-specific acceptance confirmation.