Balkan Holidays

[jfy1999]

Couldn't find a thread for BH Air so I thought I'd make one.

This summer they fly to Burgas 1 weekly on Fridays from May until the end of July when they increase to 2 weekly with a Monday flight added. They then stay at 2 weekly until the programme ends in early October.

Schedule:
Monday - Arrive BHX 18:55, depart 19:55
Friday - Arrive BHX 17:00, depart 18:00

Does anyone know if this is an increase on last year?

 

[jfy1999]

Next summer's flight programme is already showing with the same schedule as this year.

 

[Brum X]

Next summer's flight programme is already showing with the same schedule as this year.

Another Air Transat, the same old year in and year out, blah blah blah blah blah

 

[Jerry]

Another Air Transat, the same old year in and year out, blah blah blah blah blah

Well considering they only operate to generally 1 destination which has a lot of competition on then they will take a cautious approach. It is a shame though they got rid of the A330.

 

[Brum X]

Well considering they only operate to generally 1 destination which has a lot of competition on then they will take a cautious approach. It is a shame though they got rid of the A330.

It only has Thomas cook at BHX for competition, but i suppose they do only have a limited number of aircraft.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Don't forget TUI, they also do Burgas 🙂

In fairness I believe even LGW only has BH Air, Thomas Cook and TUI, although the frequencies there will most likely be higher.

 

[Brum X]

Don't forget TUI, they also do Burgas 🙂

In fairness I believe even LGW only has BH Air, Thomas Cook and TUI, although the frequencies there will most likely be higher.

Oh yeah, i honestly didnt know TUI did Burgas too, makes sense then i suppose.

 

[Jerry]

Oh yeah, i honestly didnt know TUI did Burgas too, makes sense then i suppose.

Their holiday side does offer a lot more but it looks like they use other airlines. TUI might be one.

 

[jfy1999]

Summer 2019 flights have been loaded. Same schedule as usual

 

[Brum X]

Summer 2019 flights have been loaded. Same schedule as usual

 

[jfy1999]

Summer 2020 is now on sale, with the same frequency but different times.

Monday - arrives BHX 20:15, departs 21:05
Friday - arrives 17:50, departs 18:50

 

[Matt995]

No real surprise, but Balkan Holidays have now cancelled their entire summer 2020 programme from the UK.


COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Travel Advice
02 July 2020 - Update

It is with the deepest of regret that we write to inform you that we have taken the heartbreaking decision to cancel the remainder of all our Bulgaria charter flights and holidays this summer.

Such decisions are never easy, but with the ongoing uncertainty over whether or not we can offer you a holiday this summer, I feel that this is the right thing to do. Your holiday experience with us should be the best possible, but we do not believe that we could deliver that this season with all the restrictions in place. We want to assure you that the enjoyment of your holiday as well as your health, safety and well-being remains of paramount importance to us.

As we are sure you can appreciate during this difficult time our call centre and social media teams are extremely busy so please do not contact us unless absolutely necessary. All available options will be clearly explained in the letter sent to you with further details on how to proceed.

We wish to thank you for your incredible support and understanding you have shown us throughout this difficult period. We will now together start looking forward to Summer 2021 and hope that you will join us next year when we can once again enjoy the beautiful beach resorts that we all love.

 

[CM.]

Looks like Balkan Holidays have cancelled yet another Summer.

Holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Northern Cyprus & Malta | Balkan Holidays

Great value holidays & flights to Bulgaria with the Balkan experts. Specialising in holidays to Northern Cyprus, Croatia, Slovenia, Malta and Montenegro. ATOL protected, low deposit £49pp, transfers and 22kg bags included.

www.balkanholidays.co.uk

 

[Matt995]

Balkan Holidays/BH Air have adjusted their summer flights, now only operating once a week on a Friday, from 8th July to the 23rd September.

Flight	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Dep	Arr	Flying Time	First Flight	Last Flight
Birmingham - Bourgas								11:20	16:45	03:25	08/07/2022	16/09/2022
Bourgas - Birmingham								08:40	10:20	03:40	15/07/2022	23/09/2022

 

[CM.]

BHX-BOJ back on sale for Summer 2024 was originally taken off sale. Same with BRS.

Credit-SeanM1997

 

[Marko1]

With Jet2 however

 

[Brum X]

Bulgaria, Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm never appealed to me.

Some of those resorts looks like Blackpool

 

[thunderchild]

I’ve always thought Varna looked more appealing than Burgas, Thomas Cook flew there for a brief spell and I think back in the day Balkan operated charters with the TU-154s. But seeing neither TUI or Jet2 fly there I’m guessing there isn’t that much demand from the U.K.?

 

[DaveBham]

Bulgaria, Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm never appealed to me.

Some of those resorts looks like Blackpool

From my days as a Pianist on the Cruise Ships, I remember Nessebar being a really beautiful place, with a bit of history too. Aim for there if you're thinking of going.

 

[Timberwolf]

I’ve always thought Varna looked more appealing than Burgas, Thomas Cook flew there for a brief spell and I think back in the day Balkan operated charters with the TU-154s. But seeing neither TUI or Jet2 fly there I’m guessing there isn’t that much demand from the U.K.?

I remember regular winter flights from Plovdiv to BHX from Bulkan too.
Constanta in summer on Tarom TU-154s and 707s too from Elmdon years ago.LOT IL-18s to for a number of yrs too think to Krakow .