In short
- Weekly nonstop Sofia–Phuket flights through the 2026/2027 winter season: out of Bulgaria on Thursdays, back from Phuket on Sundays.
- Inaugural flight G2701 left Sofia on 5 November 2026 at 4.20 pm and landed in Phuket on 6 November.
- Airbus A330-200 with 326 seats, 8 hours 40 minutes of flying time; 218 passengers on the first rotation.
- The schedule shows a 6 am arrival in Phuket; the inaugural flight landed at 6.55 am, according to the report.
What to do
- 1Check the Thursday-out, Sunday-back pattern before you attach a domestic connection to the flight.
- 2Confirm the timetable, baggage allowance and fare rules with GullivAir before you pay.
- 3Book your first night in Phuket or your transfer around an arrival before 7 am.
What is the timetable?
GullivAir has put a weekly nonstop between Sofia and Phuket into its 2026/2027 winter timetable, according to the report on the first flight. The service leaves Bulgaria on Thursdays and returns from Phuket on Sundays throughout the winter season.
| Flight | Route | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2701 | Sofia → Phuket | Thursday, 4.20 pm | Friday, 6 am |
| G2702 | Phuket → Sofia | Sunday, 11.05 pm | Monday, 5 am |
The report gives two arrival times for the first rotation: the schedule lists 6 am, while the inaugural G2701 landed at 6.55 am on 6 November, after leaving Sofia at 4.20 pm on 5 November with 218 passengers. The aircraft was an Airbus A330-200 with 326 seats and a flight time of 8 hours 40 minutes.
Who is the route useful for?
It mainly concerns travellers starting in Bulgaria, and more broadly European visitors flying to the Andaman coast in winter who previously had to change planes. It lands at Phuket International Airport, the gateway to Patong, Kata, Karon and Phuket Town; transfer times are set out in the Phuket Airport guide.
The return leaves Phuket at 11.05 pm on Sunday, so the last day of a trip is not taken up by a daytime flight; arrival in Sofia is scheduled for 5 am on Monday.
For dry months and the busiest periods on the Andaman coast, see when to go. Domestic journeys such as Bangkok to Phuket are not affected.
What happens on arrival?
The Tourism Authority of Thailand met the first planeload and gave passengers and crew souvenir gifts, according to the report.
What does not change
No visa, entry rule or airport procedure change is reported with this route. It adds a direct option to existing connections between Europe and Phuket rather than replacing them.
Travelling soon? Plan around it
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FAQ
Questions
Does the flight run all year?
It is announced as a weekly service for the 2026/2027 winter season only; the report mentions no programme beyond that.
How long is the flight?
8 hours 40 minutes on the inaugural rotation, flown with an Airbus A330-200 of 326 seats.
Do entry rules change with this route?
No visa or entry-rule change is reported. The usual conditions for your nationality apply, as for any other arrival in Thailand.
Sources
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