GullivAir Resumes Sofia-Yerevan Flights
Direct service between Bulgaria and Armenia returns after cooperation between GullivAir and Bulgaria Air, with flights operating twice weekly.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Air Travel
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The first GullivAir aircraft landed at Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport on November 7, resuming direct flights to Sofia. The route is operated in cooperation with Bulgaria Air and runs twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Why it matters
The resumed link follows Armenia and Bulgaria elevating relations to a strategic partnership months earlier. Officials hope the service will develop and prove sustainable, offering private-sector exporters a path to expand air cargo shipments.
The route runs two flights per week, with service on Thursdays and Saturdays. Agricultural exports from Armenia to Bulgaria have largely moved by land until now, and the source does not give air cargo volumes.
The players
GullivAir
GullivAir is a Bulgarian airline that operates the resumed Sofia-Yerevan route in cooperation with Bulgaria Air.
Bulgaria Air
Bulgaria Air is a Bulgarian carrier that cooperates with GullivAir to operate the Sofia-Yerevan-Sofia flights.
Vahan Kostanyan
Vahan Kostanyan is Armenia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, who attended the airport event.
Ivanka Tasheva
Ivanka Tasheva is Bulgaria's Deputy Foreign Minister, who attended the airport event.
The details
Armenia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Vahan Kostanyan and Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva attended an event at the airport. Armenian agricultural exports to Bulgaria have risen considerably in recent months, and Bulgaria serves as Armenia's gateway to the EU market.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: First GullivAir aircraft lands in Yerevan, resuming Sofia flights
Roadmap
Armenia and Bulgaria elevated relations to a strategic partnership a few months earlier, and the resumed flights translate that agreement into direct transport. Bulgaria functions as Armenia's gateway to the EU market, which gives the route strategic weight beyond passenger travel.
Travelers planning between Sofia and Yerevan have a twice-weekly option on Thursdays and Saturdays. Booking early on the limited schedule can help secure seats on these two weekly departures.
The takeaway
Direct air links can give exporters and travelers a faster alternative to overland routes. The resumed Sofia-Yerevan service shows how bilateral partnerships can translate into practical connections.
Further reading
For more on routes and airline schedules, browse Air Travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Armenpress.
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