Getting There

Bansko is situated 170 km from the international airport of Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia.
Transfer time is approximately 2.5 hours

Special travel or transfer arrangements are possible, including trips to the local vineyards and to the many historical sites in the locality.
If you require any more information please contact us.

Flight Information

It is possible to get direct flights to Bulgaria from most major airports in the UK.
The approximate cost for a direct flight is around 180 Euros for the national carriers and as low as 27 pounds for the Budget airlines.

Ski Information
The ski season in Bansko starts on the 18th of December and runs through to the 18th of April each year.

Typically a weekly ski pass will cost 125 euros and ski/board rental costs around 10 euros a day. Ski lessons can be arranged for 10 euros an hour for groups and 20 euros an hour for private lessons.

Currency Information

The Currency in Bulgaria is the Leva, you will get a good rate of exchange from cash machines. You can change Sterling and Euros easily in town. Travelers cheques are not so popular but there are one or two banks in town that will change them for you.

British Embassy
9 Moskovska Str., Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: 00359 (0) 2 933 9222 (Embassy Switchboard)
Tel: 00359 (0) 2 933 9290 (Visa & Consular Section Switchboard)

Advise/Contacts:

Legal Advice: Laura Thomas: laura.thomas@lmlegalservices.com

Financial Advice: Daniel Kolev: band@fog-bg.net

Consular Advice: British Embassy: tanya.koicheva@fco.gov.uk

Taverns in Bansko:

zehtinjieva.bansko.bg/bg/tavern.html

Hotel in Sofia:
www.crystalpalace-sofia.com

Hotel in Plovdiv:
www.hebros-hotel.com

Links
www.freemountains.com
www.snow-forecast.com
www.banskoskiproperty.com