Why go
- City in Bulgaria.
- Served by Bedzhene Airstrip.
History
Dobrich is the 9th-largest city in Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Dobrich Province and the capital of the region of Southern Dobrudzha. It is located in the northeastern part of the country, 30 km west of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, not far from resorts such as Albena, Balchik, and Golden Sands. In January 2012, Dobrich was inhabited by 79,269 people within the city limits. The city is named after the Bulgarian medieval lord of the surrounding region - Dobrotitsa. Agriculture is the most developed branch of the economy. The most popular types of agricultural products in the region are wheat and lavender oil.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Bulgaria Air FB (A320, Embraer 190, A319) · 3 routes: Bourgas, Moscow, Sofia
- Air Serbia JU (ATR 72) · 1 route: Belgrade
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, A320, F70) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Luxair LG (737-800) · 1 route: Luxemburg
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320, 767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bedzhene Airstrip; 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dobrich. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.