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Travelling to Bulgaria

With the country’s recent accession to the European Union, Bulgaria no longer seems such a remote and daunting destination. For independent travellers wishing to walk in the country, there are an ever-growing number of cheap flights available to Bulgaria. Most major European airlines now operate regular services, including British Airways (www.britishairways.com) and Bulgaria Air (www.air.bg/en), while several smaller ‘no-frills’ airlines such as Easyjet (www.easyjet.com) and Wizz Air (http://wizzair.com), are also steadily opening up new routes to the country.

Although there are some flights to Varna and Burgas on the Bulgarian coast, Sofia Airport (www.sofia-airport.bg) is the most convenient point of arrival for those planning on walking in the Bulgarian mountains, as all three national parks can be easily reached by public transport from the Bulgarian capital.

Entrance Formalities

To enter Bulgaria you require a full passport that must be valid for three months beyond the intended length of stay. Visas are not necessary for British or other EU citizens. Other nationalities should check current requirements. There are no statutory vaccinations needed for Bulgaria when travelling from the UK, but up-to-date tetanus and polio immunisations are recommended. Useful sources of information are: