Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Varna is seven hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IAD to VAR flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Varna Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and VAR:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Varna Airport (VAR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Varna Airport flight is 299 €. A return fare is currently 682 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to VAR, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Varna Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights departing from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Varna Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Varna Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near VAR:
Explore without limits with a Varna Airport rental car. Book your wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Varna and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Varna Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Varna. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Varna Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Varna. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Varna is August, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Varna Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to VAR in January if you want to travel in 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 after you've seen Varna. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Boyana Church, National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition.
If you want to check out another great destination in Bulgaria, consider Plovdiv, about 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History are among its highlights.
