How to find cheap flights to Varna Airport (VAR)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Varna Airport is Rs109,494. A round-trip plane ticket to VAR right now is Rs186,744.
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To get the best price on tickets to Varna, where Varna Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Varna by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to browse prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Varna, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Varna Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Varna
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Varna in June.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to VAR that fits your budget and itinerary.
If you want to experience Varna at its liveliest, lock in your flights to VAR for July. Travelling during peak periods often means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Varna then.
With averages of between 18ºC and 31ºC, August is when Varna is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -4ºC to 10ºC.
August gives you the best chance of sunshine. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Varna.
The wettest time of year is May. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Flying to Varna Airport (VAR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Varna in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Varna Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to fly with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your VAR plane ticket with Wizz Air. Up to 79% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
The timezone at VAR is UTC+2.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to VAR? These hotels close to Varna Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Pick up a car hire in VAR with popular companies such as EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car and Goldcar. Buckle up and get ready to explore Varna and beyond.
Varna Airport has an on-time rating of 70%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Varna from Varna Airport (VAR)
VAR is about 10 kilometres from central Varna.
After touching down from your flight to VAR, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
The ride on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Varna:
Varna highlights
These leading attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Varna:
Sahara Beach: Located around 8 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Central entrance Sea Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Varna. You'll find this park roughly 0.80 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Opera Varna: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres south-west of the centre of Varna.
How to get to Burgas from Varna Airport (VAR)
The nearby city of Burgas is about 137 kilometres from VAR. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Allow roughly 3 hours 30 minutes if you travel to Burgas on public transport.
Travelling from Varna Airport (VAR) to Dobrich
About 40 kilometres away, Dobrich is another city that you can easily reach from Varna Airport. It takes around 3 hours to make the trip by public transport from VAR.
Travelling there by car will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Bulgaria isn't done impressing you yet. Keep going to Plovdiv, located around 274 kilometres south-west of Varna. Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute have to be on your to-do list. Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in Bulgaria that could easily become a favourite is Burgas. From Varna, it's around 88 kilometres south and offers top sights like Sea Garden and Sand Sculpture Festival. Find time for Naturist beach too. Bourgas Airport (BOJ) is the main gateway to this city.
Say yes to more adventures in Stara Zagora. Roughly 209 kilometres south-west of Varna, Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park are reasons to visit.
