To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from
Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from
airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport. Please be advised that this information is
subject to change at short notice.
Flights on Saturday, March 28, 2020
Wizz
Air – London – 06:00am
Bulgaria
Air –
Frankfurt – 06:00am
Wizz
Air –
Nice – 06:00am
Wizz
Air – Dortmund – 06:30am
Bulgaria
Air –
Amsterdam – 07:00am
Wizz
Air – Basel – 07:00am
Bulgaria
Air – Paris – 07:00am
Wizz
Air – Budapest – 13:00
Wizz
Air – Munich – 13:25
British
Airways – London –14:10
Bulgaria
Air –
London – 14:25
Flights
on Sunday, March 29, 2020
Wizz
Air – London 06:00
Bulgaria
Air - Amsterdam 07:10
Wizz
Air - London 11:35
Bulgaria
Air - Zurich 13:35
British
Airways – London 14:20
Bulgaria
Air - Berlin 16:00
Wizz
Air – London 19:45
You may also monitor flight status on the Sofia Airport flight departures page.
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Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation and its
accompanying travel restrictions, air travel options between Bulgaria and the
United States have been decreasing. Many travelers in Bulgaria have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight
availability.
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The Department of State has issued a Global
Level 4 Health Advisory for Covid-19.
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U.S. citizens who are not prepared to remain
abroad for an indefinite period should arrange for immediate return to the
United States.
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U.S. citizens planning to return to the United States are
urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are
still available. If your travel has been
disrupted, please contact your airline.
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Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to
be put into effect with little or no advance notice.
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U.S. citizens who need assistance should contact
the American Citizen Services Section at ACS_Sofia@state.gov.
Actions
to take:
- Enroll
in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
(STEP)
to receive Alerts.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators
regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or
restrictions.
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Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
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For the most recent information on what you can do
to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
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Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for
information on conditions in Bulgaria
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Visit
the Department of Homeland
Security’s website
on the latest travel restrictions to the United States
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Visit
the European Center
for Disease Prevention and Control
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Visit
the Bulgarian Ministry of Health website, which has information for citizens
and medical professionals on its website at http://www.mh.government.bg/bg/informaciya-za-grazhdani/informaciya-otnosno-noviya-koronavirus-2019-ncov/ (Bulgarian only)
Contact
Information:
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U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria
+359-2-937-5100 (business hours)
+359-2-937-5101 (after hours—emergencies
only—arrest, death, or danger to the safety and security of U.S. citizens)
ACS_Sofia@state.gov
https://bg.usembassy.gov/
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State Department - Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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Bulgaria
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