Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Athens and Varna are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ATH to VAR flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Varna Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and VAR:
Sofia Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)
At the moment, 78 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Varna Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 210 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to VAR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Varna Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to VAR.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights taking off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Varna Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
Book a hotel near VAR if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Varna Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Varna Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Varna and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Varna Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Varna. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Varna Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Varna in April.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Varna Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Varna, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to VAR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Varna. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
Plovdiv is another must-experience destination in Bulgaria and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. No trip is complete without a visit to Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.