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YEREVAN, November 8 – Direct air travel between Armenia and Bulgaria has been officially restored. On November 7, the first aircraft from the Bulgarian airline GullivAir landed at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, marking the restart of direct flights on the Sofia-Yerevan-Sofia route. The service is being operated in partnership with Bulgaria Air.
Official Welcome Ceremony
To commemorate the resumption of the route, a symbolic arrival ceremony was held at the airport. The event was attended by Vahan Kostanyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia, and Ivanka Tasheva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Flight Schedule and Frequency
According to the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the flights will operate with a frequency of twice per week. Passengers will be able to travel between the two capitals every Thursday and Saturday.
This restoration of air connectivity is expected to facilitate stronger diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Armenia and Bulgaria, providing a more convenient travel option for citizens of both nations.
The resumption of this route is part of a broader effort to expand Armenia’s international transport links.
Source: News Armenia