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Bulgaria
Capital: Sofia · Europe
Bulgaria is welcoming and budget-friendly. Mind taxi scams in Sofia.
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Safety
Mostly safe Safety summary
Bulgaria is welcoming and budget-friendly. Mind taxi scams in Sofia.
Best time to visit
May–Sep, Dec–Feb skiing
Visa & entry
EU member outside Schengen — 90 days visa-free for many passports.
Airlines
Major carriers operating to and from Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Air
FB· Flag carrier
Wizz Air
W6
Ryanair
FR
Lufthansa
LH
Turkish Airlines
TK
Travel tips
- Carry small notes — many places dislike large bills
- Validate trams/metro tickets at the platform machine
- Tap water is generally safe in capitals
Common scams & risks
- "OK Taxi" or "OK Supertrans" lookalikes — use Yellow!Cars or InTaxi
- Sofia airport taxi-touts pre-arrivals — use the official Yellow!Cars desk
Best cities to visit
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