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The easiest way to reach Bulgaria is by air, with direct flights from the UK and indirect flights from the United States and Canada. Travelling overland from Britain is a long haul, and you'll save little, if anything, by taking the train, although with an InterRail or Eurail pass you can take in Bulgaria as part of a wider European trip; buses, on the other hand, can cost less than half the price of the plane, though the trip is arduous. Other possible options from Britain include picking up a discounted flight to Athens, Thessaloniki, Istanbul or Budapest and continuing by land; or driving, a journey of at least 2400km, best covered over three days or more.
Airfares always depend on the season. with the highest fares from June to August, when the weather is best; fares drop during the "shoulder" seasons (March-May & Sept-Oct): and you'll get (he best prices during the low season. November to February (excluding Christmas and New Year when prices are hiked up and seats are at a premium). Note also that flying on week ends ordinarily adds around C20-30/ USS28-42 to the round-tnp fare; prices quoted below assume midweek travel.
You can often cut costs by going through a specialist flight agent - either a consolidator, who buys up blocks of tickets from the airlines and sells them at a discount, or a discount agent, who in addition to dealing with discounted flights may also offer special student and youth fares and a range of other travel-related services such as travel insurance, rail passes, car rental, tours and the like. Some agents specialize in charter flights, which may be cheaper than anything available on a scheduled flight, but again departure dates are fixed and withdrawal penalties are high. For Bulgaria, you may well find it cheaper to pick up a package deal and use it as a springboard for independent travel. A further possibility is to see it you can arrange a courier flight, although you'll need a flexible schedule, and preferably be travelling alone with very little luggage. In return for shepherding a parcel through customs, you can expect a heavily discounted ticket, but bear in mind you'll probably also be restricted in the duration of your stay.
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