Burgas: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Burgas, sometimes transliterated as Bourgas, is the second largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast in the region of Northern Thrace and the fourth-largest city in Bulgaria after Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna, with a population of 210,382 inhabitants, while 225,945 live in its urban area.

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Exchange rate€0.87per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Sep 18, 2026

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Sector 6≈ 3 hr 25 min Shkodër≈ 4 hr 10 min

Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Sumary Exercise normal precautions in Bulgaria. If you decide to travel to Bulgaria: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Burgas: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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