flights to Sofia can easily be obtained through the likes of:

British Airways (www.BA.com)
Wizzair (www.wizzair.com)
Air Bulgaria (www.air.bg)
Hemus air (www.hemusair-uk.com)
Easy jet (www.easyjet.com)

Just google 'cheap flights to sofia' to get a better idea to suit your individual budgets. With Easy Jet just opening a route to Sofia, it won't be long until other low cost carriers offer a route to Sofia too.

The transfer to Bankso takes about 2-2.5 hrs by taxi. You can also get to Bankso by coach or train. However, most people either hire a car or arrange a taxi to take them. On average a one way taxi journey will cost about 70 euro (about £47)and can be arranged at the time of booking the apartment through the reception team.

Generally you wont need a car to get around in Bankso, everything is within walking distance.

Should you wish to go sight seeing you can either go on an organised visit, or hire a car if you prefer to go at your own pace and take in the views along the way!