Filming at Varna and Burgas Airports

All commercial filming, videography and photography requests at Varna and Burgas Airports must be reviewed and approved by Fraport Twin Star Airport Management. A minimum of five working days is required for this process. Interested parties should read the guideline and complete the application forms in the text.

Please note that completion of the application forms does not necessarily guarantee that a permit will be issued.

The primary function of Fraport Twin Star Airport Management is to provide facilities for the safe, secure and efficient movement of passengers, freight and aircraft at Burgas and Varna Airports.

Against this background, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management works closely with commercial organizations and private persons wishing to use the airports for filming and photography activities.

Please direct your film and photography enquiries or requests to

Fraport Twin Star Airport Management is committed to maintaining safety and security at Burgas and Varna airports and may decline filming or photographing at the airport for safety, security or operational reasons.
Fraport Twin Star Airport Management reserves the right to refuse permission to any organization or person or to issue a ban on any organization or person to film or photograph at Burgas and Varna airports based on previous abuse or misuse of filming or photography rights. It is therefore important that these guidelines and in particular the Terms and Conditions listed below are complied with.

Any person or organization wishing to film or photograph at Burgas and Varna Airports should complete the application forms and return an e-mail to  ftspr@fraport-bulgaria.com five (5) business days before the proposed activity.

Filming and photography form

Declaration of consent Burgas Airport

Declaration of consent Varna Airport

Arrangements for airside access must also be confirmed with Fraport Twin Star Airport Management five (5) business days before arrival at the airport.

In all cases, filming or photography will not be permitted until the attached applications have been filled and returned to Fraport Twin Star Airport Management. Payment is required prior to the day of filming/photographing.

The safe, secure and efficient movement of passengers, freight and aircraft at the airport must not be interfered with in any way. The site used for filming or photography must be kept clean, tidy and safe at all times. The location specified in the attached application must not be used for any purpose other than the purpose for filming or photography specified in the application.

Fraport Twin Star Airport Management may relocate, defer or cancel any approved filming or photography activity when safety, security or operational considerations demand it. In those circumstances, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management will not be responsible for any loss to any person or organization.

Persons or organizations wishing to film or photograph on the airside of the airport are subject to security access control requirements. In particular, all persons must be accompanied by an airport official and a valid pass card must be obtained for each person entering the airside. Pass card prices are expenses of the filming/photographing company.

A fee is levied in advance for filming and photography activity undertaken for commercial gain. The full amount of the fee will be communicated by Fraport Twin Star Airport Management after an application is received and before the activity commences. No filming or photography will be permitted until the applicable fee is paid. Fees are as follows:

For commercial and advertising purposes within the limit of a working day/per hour


For every starting hour

200 EUR VAT excluded

200 EUR VAT excluded

Escort of teams for photographing and filming by a security representative at the Airport / per hour


For every starting hour

25 EUR VAT excluded

25 EUR VAT excluded

Last minute price (in cases of unauthorized filming/photographing and non-compliance with the terms and conditions)


A protocol has to be signed and last minute price has to be paid within 3 business days. In case of refusal the protocol will be proved by witnesses’ signatures.

1,000 EUR VAT excluded
Non-Commercial Filming and Photography
Journalists and cameramen photographing for information purposes, as well as aircarriers for educational purposes Free of charge
Tourism/Black Sea region Promotion Filming
Note: The movies have to be given for use to Fraport Twin Star Airport Management
Free of charge

It is hereby understood that everyone willing to photograph/film for commercial and advertising purposes on the territory of Burgas and/or Varna Airport has accepted the present filming and photography fees upon their publication and according to the principle of acceptance by virtue of Art. 298 of the Bulgarian Commercial Act.