- Capital: Sofia
- Form of government: Republic
- Area: 110,993.6 km2
- Religion: Orthodox
- Phone number: +359
- Language: Bulgarian
- Time difference: 0
- Population: 6,916,548 (2020)
- Currency: Bulgarian Leva (BGN)
There are four international airports in Bulgaria: Sofia, Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv. Norwegian offers flights from Helsinki to Burgas during the holiday season. Many German and British low-cost airlines fly from Helsinki to Varna and Burgas.
Ferries: For those traveling from Georgia, Russia or Ukraine, there is a ferry connection to the Bulgarian Black Sea ports of Varna and Burgas. There are fewer of these services and they primarily focus on cargo, but some also accommodate passengers.
Several bus companies operate between Bulgaria and many European countries. This is often a cost-effective way to travel, although travel times can be long. Buses connect Sofia and other Bulgarian cities to Istanbul, Thessaloniki, Bucharest and other destinations.
Domestic buses: In Bulgaria, bus travel is a practical and inexpensive way to get around, as comprehensive services cover even small towns and villages.Buses are the best way to get around the country. They operate to all major cities. Timetables in English: antilogarithm and BGrazpisanie.com. Buses are the best way to get around the country. They operate to all major cities. Timetables in English: avtogari.info and BGrazpisanie.com.
Embassy of Finland, Sofia Address: 26-28, Bacho Kiro 5th fl, 1000 Sofia – Tel. +359 2 810 2110 Email: sanomat.sof@formin.fi – Website: www.finland.bg
- Travel bulletin from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs: A fairly safe EU country to travel. The European Health Insurance Card provides first aid, but comprehensive travel insurance is still required. Read more