Turkey

Burgas to Istanbul is about 300 km via Malko Tarnovo, or 450 km via Kapitan Andreevo on motorways. How the two crossings compare on time and reliability.

Istanbul Airport to Plovdiv is about 410 km, around 5 to 5.5 hours of driving plus the Kapikule–Kapitan Andreevo border. When the Istanbul hub makes sense.

Plovdiv to Edirne is about 180 km, around 2 to 2.5 hours on motorways plus the Kapitan Andreevo border. How to plan a shopping or sightseeing day trip.

Sofia to Istanbul is about 550 km, 6.5 to 7.5 hours by road plus the Kapitan Andreevo border. How the overnight bus, the train and a transfer compare.

Varna to Istanbul is about 430 km via Burgas and Malko Tarnovo, or around 560 km via Kapitan Andreevo. Times, borders and which route suits your trip.