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Cheap Flights to Bulgaria

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sofia
Sofiadirect£40
Burgas
Burgasdirect£49
Varna
Varnadirect£66
Plovdiv
Plovdivdirect£28
Sofia
Sofiadirect£40
Burgas
Burgasdirect£49
Varna
Varnadirect£66
Plovdiv
Plovdivdirect£28

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Bulgaria that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Bulgaria

Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
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06:30 - 12:00EDI-SOF
3h 30mdirect
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12:25 - 14:05SOF-EDI
3h 40mdirect
£40Ryanair
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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08:25 - 13:35LTN-SOF
3h 10mdirect
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06:10 - 07:30SOF-LTN
3h 20mdirect
£49Wizz Air
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
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20:00 - 01:00STN-SOF
3h 00mdirect
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06:15 - 07:30SOF-STN
3h 15mdirect
£50Ryanair
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
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21:45 - 02:55LTN-SOF
3h 10mdirect
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19:30 - 21:05SOF-LTN
3h 35mdirect
£50Wizz Air
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
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14:20 - 19:30LGW-SOF
3h 10mdirect
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20:20 - 21:55SOF-LGW
3h 35mdirect
£61easyJet
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Sat, 13 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
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08:05 - 13:10LGW-SOF
3h 05mdirect
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20:25 - 22:00SOF-LGW
3h 35mdirect
£64easyJet
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Sat, 8 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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06:05 - 11:15LHR-SOF
3h 10mdirect
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17:25 - 18:55SOF-LHR
3h 30mdirect
£103British Airways
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
British Airways Logo
06:05 - 11:15LHR-SOF
3h 10mdirect
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14:30 - 16:00SOF-LHR
3h 30mdirect
£109British Airways
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Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
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06:35 - 13:15LHR-SOF
4h 40m1 stop
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19:05 - 22:55SOF-LHR
5h 50m1 stop
£157Lufthansa
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Sun, 9 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
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07:40 - 22:45LHR-SOF
13h 05m1 stop
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14:00 - 17:05SOF-LHR
5h 05m1 stop
£161Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Bulgaria

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Bulgaria to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Bulgaria?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Bulgaria from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Burgas, at £46 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Sofia (SOF) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £52.

How much is a flight to Bulgaria?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Bulgaria from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Bulgaria costs £131 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £15 for the route London Stansted Airport (STN) to Burgas (BOJ). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Burgas which costs £123 on average, and Bristol to Burgas, which costs £158 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria is January, when tickets cost £85 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £246 and £229 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Bulgaria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bulgaria?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Bulgaria is Varna Airport (VAR), with an average flight price of £52.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Bulgaria

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£18
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to Sofia

FAQs - booking Bulgaria flights

  • Are direct flights available to Bulgaria?

    Direct flights are available from the UK to various parts of Bulgaria. You can fly direct from London Stansted to Sofia in around 3h when you travel with Ryanair. You can also fly direct from London Luton to Varna and to Bourgas in just over 3h. Direct flights from Luton to Varna are usually with Wizz Air, while Ryanair operates flights between Luton and Bourgas. You can also fly direct from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia with Ryanair.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Bulgaria?

    UK passengers can visit Bulgaria without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. You will need to have a valid UK passport, however. You may also be asked to show proof of your onward or return travel when you arrive in Bulgaria or to prove that you have enough money to exit the country.

  • Is public transport available at Bulgarian airports?

    Passengers arriving at Sofia Airport will find great public transport links available to the city centre. For instance, you can take the Line 1 Subway from the airport to the city centre in around 35min. Tickets for the subway generally costs less than €1 (£1). If you arrive at Varna Airport (VAR), you can also take a bus from the terminals and reach the city in around 15min. Bus tickets in Bulgaria are also extremely affordable and this route costs less than €1 (£1) per ticket.

  • I plan to ski in Bulgaria. Where is the best place to fly to?

    Bulgaria has some great regions for skiing, particularly around Sofia. This means that it is a good idea to fly straight to Sofia if you plan to hit the slopes. Landing at Sofia Airport will put you around a 2h drive from winter sports facilities, like the Sankiyski Ski Snowboard Hire & School in Bansko and the Method Snow School.

  • Can I find cheap flights to Bulgaria from Northern Ireland?

    If you’re based in Northern Ireland and want to travel to Bulgaria, you can fly to Sofia from Belfast City Airport (BFS) with just one stop along the way. This stopover will usually be at a connecting London airport, such as London Luton or London Stansted. Flights to Bulgaria from Belfast are usually provided by budget airlines, such as Wizz Air, easyJet, and Ryanair.

  • Can I hire a car when I land at Sofia Airport?

    Sofia Airport has a wide range of international car hire agencies, including Avis, Europcar, and Hertz, available at the terminals. You will find the car hire desks at SOF located inside the Arrivals Halls at terminals 1 and 2.

  • Are there any airports in Bulgaria that offer on-site accommodation?

    When you book cheap flights to Bulgaria that land at Sofia Airport, you can enjoy a peaceful night’s rest at one of the airport’s nearby hotels. Passengers arriving at SOF can stay at hotels like the ibis Sofia Airport Hotel or the Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel, which are both located around a 5-minute taxi ride from the terminals.

  • I am based in Scotland. Which airports can I fly to Bulgaria from?

    Passengers based in Scotland can find direct cheap flights to Sofia Airport (SOF) with Ryanair. These flights depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI). You can also fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) with Ryanair or take an easyJet flight from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) with one stop on route.

  • Can I stay overnight at London airports before my flight to Bulgaria?

    If you’re booked on an early morning flight, you might want to stay overnight near the terminals. Passengers flying out of London Gatwick can check in at the South Terminal’s YotelAir cabins, which are located inside the terminal and are just a few minutes walk from Departures. Alternatively, if you’re flying from LTN, you can stay at the ibis London Luton Airport, which is just a 5-minute walk from the terminals.

  • Which airport is closest to the Tsarevets Fortress?

    The historical Tsarevets Fortress is located around a 3 hours' drive from Varna Airport (VAR). Although it may be slightly cheaper to fly from the UK to Sofia, direct flights to VAR are available from London Luton Airport (LTN) with Wizz Air.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Bulgaria?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Bulgaria is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £156. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are £195 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bulgaria?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Bulgaria is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost £240 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Bulgaria is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £311.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Bulgaria

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Bulgaria? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Bulgaria for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Bulgaria from London Gatwick £82, from Edinburgh £102, from Birmingham £121
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Bulgaria flight deals.
  • If you plan to fly from London to Bulgaria, you will have a choice between London Luton (LTN), London Gatwick (LGW), and London Stansted (STN). All three of these airports are located around a 1h journey from the city centre. Gatwick is located just south of the city and is ideal for people in this vicinity. Luton and Stansted, meanwhile, are located just to the north of London.
  • Want to lower your carbon footprint when you travel? Flights from London Gatwick to Sofia with EasyJet can reduce your CO2 emissions by around 48% without increasing your journey time.
  • If you want to visit multiple cities during your Bulgaria trip, it is a good idea to fly to Sofia and then travel on elsewhere from there. Sofia Airport (SOF) offers affordable direct flights to other Bulgarian cities, like Varna, and is also well connected by road to cities like Plovdiv and Bourgas.
  • Planning a summer holiday in Bulgaria? Flying to coastal cities, like Varna and Bourgas, will give you great access to beautiful tourist beaches and nearby water parks.
  • If you want to fly to Bulgaria from northern England, you can fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) or from Newcastle Airport (NCL). Manchester offers flights to Sofia with easyJet, while Newcastle offers Lufthansa flights with one layover in Frankfurt.
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) is a hub for Ryanair and Wizz Air, meaning that these airlines offer frequent cheap flights to Bulgaria from UK airports. Varna Airport (VAR) is also a hub for Wizz Air, making this a great alternative airport if you don’t want to fly to Sofia.
  • Passengers flying out of London Gatwick (LGW) can relax in the My Lounge boarding area inside Gatwick’s South Terminal. Entry to the lounge costs around £32 per person. You can also access lounges at London Luton (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) for around the same price.
  • Visitors who want to explore Rila National Park can fly to Sofia Airport or to Plovdiv Airport (PDV). Both airports are located around a 2 to 3-hour drive from the National Park, although you may find that flights to Sofia are generally cheaper.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Bulgaria

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
easyJetOverall score based on 1820 reviews
7.6Crew
6.7Boarding
5.5Entertainment
5.9Food
6.7Comfort
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I got caught using a stolen credit card number. Michelle Siziba is my name Nice to London Gatwick on 7/31/25.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025NCE - LGW
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I got caught using a stolen credit card number. Michelle Siziba is my name Nice to London Gatwick on 7/31/25.

Not happy with price of luggage or that we had no choice but to pay whether cabin or hold. I didn't book seats but this is unnecessary extra money along with suitcase

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

sadly in Basel & Naples- no jetway we had to climb up and down stairs with our max size carry-on luggage, which was not fun!!!

This was our first time using them. I gave okay ratings for food and entertainment because it was minimal or not provided so I couldn't judge, but much better than most budget carriers we have ever used.

We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

Apart from an email about re configuring passenger seating less than 24hrs before flying it was all good.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

I was hesitant to book with a low cost airline due to previous experience but Easy Jet surpassed my expectations. I would definitely book a flight with them again! Seemless booking, upfront about baggage fees, professional, and helpful staff.

What we can expect? Soon we will have to travel standing on the hallway. Let me be fair, I had worse experiences with Ryanair.

A delay of almost 3 hours. It was evident that the staff wanted us to board urgently, to the point of rudeness, to avoid paying compensation

It's not the staff's fault. The cabin crew do their best but the setup in Stansted Airport by Ryanair is poor. The herding of people like cattle is unacceptable before boarding and is something that's in every airport but only in Stansted have I seen the queueing of passengers outside the plane on the tarmac and the crew only turning up with maybe 5 minutes to depart. This is a resource issue . Yes prices are good but seemingly comes with a price of poor treatment of customers. I'll pay more next time

On time arrival but the aircraft had seen better days and needed a deep clean.

It was appalling, full of young people who were drunk and disobeying instructions to sit down. Crew did nothing to enforce. There was a Ryanair pilot sitting in the aisle opposite me who talked through out the safety briefing so loudly I couldn’t hear. Whole thing felt unsafe

Delayed for 2 hours lack of communication no refreshments as promised and the drinks on board were not as ordered and refused to refund

Straight forward checking as long as you have completed every single detail online, prior to checking day. Efficient boarding, seating is ok for a two hour flight. Fulfilledour travel requirements from Manchester to Marseille.

I couldn’t understand the aircraft tannoy announcements I was in seat 20C - nobody in our row could either. Speakers a bit too quiet plus messages read out too fast. Otherwise excellent flight. (Flight delayed by 50 mins)

I bought my flight, insurance etc early and paid over £200. But had i waited until closer the time the price was much cheaper, i appreciate that it could've been more expensive but it wasn't. A better discount for booking early would be better than your current one

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Very good experience. All of the details made this experience very positive.

Great experience. Flight was on time and reached destination on time

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Flight was delayed by two hours and we then sat on the runway for another 40 minutes and circled Gatwick twice making it 3 hours later landing this is very poor compared to all the other operators I’ve flown with the outbound flight was an hour late

There were not enough staff and signage to direct people to Wizz Priority lanes for check-in and boarding. It didn't feel like we were Wizz Priority holders.

Had to pay £45 to check in at the airport because I didn't check-in online at least 3 hours prior... and it wasn't mentioned on the booking / App (online check-in is only marked as "included service"). Upon landing, captain failed to land the first attempt and had to take off again for an re-attempt. Overall mid experience, would definitely pay a bit more at first to avoid this again.

Two of our boarding details were missing and they wanted to charge us 84 pounds for that, although it was totally their fault

They boarded us despite knowing we wouldn’t be taking off for another hour and boarded us into a plane who’s air conditioning was not working properly. So we were sat in a hot plane for an hour with no access to the bathroom getting hotter and hotter. A little bit of communication between the teams would have avoided this.

I planned to be working during the flight but next to and in front of me there was a family (basically all around me) who had screaming kids all the way long and they were rude and the kid was kicking me as well and constantly wanted to grab my phone etc. I was so pissed, I didn't think they will travel priority so I didn't think they'll sit next to me but they did. I asked the crew if there is a chance for me to go to another seat far away from there...And they were so kind, immediately after take off they showed a seat for me that is far away from these people. I'm so grateful for this!!! I hate that I cannot figure out these things in advance. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY MORE IN ADVANCE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FAMILIES W KIDS AROUND ME!!!!

Brand new aircraft Airbus 321neo, good seats although no recline (so no arguments with other passengers). Orderly boarding using front and rear aircraft doors for efficiency. Departed on time and artived 25min early. During check in, ground staff are very strict about permitted baggage and carry-on weight and size - you're only allowed what you paid for. Onboard food and beverage prices are a bit high but similar to airport coffee shops.

Boarding was fine, crew professional but not very friendly. Seats are very tight & uncomfortable. 1h delay due to crew change and mechanical issues - no communication whats going on.

Crews are great, chill, good snack sets on offer, I didn't feel they play any annoying budget airline games. I will probably fly with Wizz every chance I get it

If you don't want to pay a lot at check in desk, you need to use online check in tool, but you still need to go to check in desk to have it printed out. Then what's the meaning of "online check in"? Extra security check, as if 9/11 just happened!

Great crew. Seats do not recline :( but it is budget so i should have known. Otherwise comfy leather chair. Slight slim chair but again budget so expected. No entertainment do makes journey boring. Recommend packing plenty of snacks and games or download plenty of films and music in your device. Staff excellent. Clean flight. On time.

Both of my flights had issues with their time slot with air traffic control, so they left over an hour late and the flight back to London was delayed by over an hour. Please provide more clarity about baggage requirements on booking sites, your website and within the app. I had to pay for extra bags at the airport when departing London, because they didn’t specify that your carry on bag can only be a backpack and not a trolley, my trolley bag fit the size requirements of the backpack but still I was made to pay

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

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