Ryanair announces flights to Bulgaria starting November 2010
Written by Dave Moore
Ryanair announces flights to Bulgaria starting November 2010
Yes, you heard it right - Ryanair 'Europes Favourite airline' (according to Ryanair) have announced a new route between London and Plovdiv.
On the 4th August 2010, Ryainair stated in a press release (weblink) that from the 2nd November 2010, there will be twice weekly flights between London Stansted and Plovdiv. these flights start from £32.99 one way (inclusive of all taxes and charges).
Plovdiv is Bulgaria's second largest city rich with cultural heritage, ideal for city breaks, but most importantly for Holiday Home owners, it is within very easy reach (less than 90 mins) of Bulgaria's 3 main ski resorts of Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo which opens the market to even more budget travellers from the UK and can only increase occupancy during the ski season for many of those who most need it.
Also within easy reach of Plovdiv are the regional cities of Gabrovo, Veliko Turnovo & Stara Zagora where many Brits have also bought rural retreats and apartments.
Ryainair, If you are listening - I hope this is the start of regular budget travel between the 2 countries. Ideally in the months and years to come there will be more flights, to more Bulgarian airports from more UK centres and they will be offered at very reasonable prices as appears to be your standard M.O.
Ryanair follows Easyjet and Wizzair to join the list of budget carriers scheduling flights to Bulgaria from the UK and the competition in the market is certainly a good thing as it gives travellers a choice of departure airports, and now also provides choice of destination. If only we can get £50 flights to Burgas and Varna on a daily basis out of one, two or all three of them from several UK cities - the property owners will have something to cheer about.
So congratulations Ryainair for taking the first step into the picturesque and beautiful country that is Bulgaria. We wish you prosperity, longevity and expansion on your Bulgarian exploits.
Written by Dave Moore, Director of Balkan Legal & Finance ltd 10th August 2010
Source; http://www.ryanair.com/en/news/ryanair-announces-new-london-stansted-route-to-plovdiv-bulgaria
