Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
The timezone in Varna is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Manchester.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAN to VAR flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Varna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAN and VAR include:
Istanbul Airport
Vienna Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Varna Airport (VAR)
At the moment, 39 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Varna Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 113 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MAN to VAR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Varna Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights that leave from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Varna Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
Reserve a hotel close to VAR if you're taking a late Manchester Airport to Varna Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Varna Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Varna and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Varna Airport about four weeks ahead.
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 taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Varna Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Varna. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Varna Airport for August if you'd like to go to Varna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAN 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 places 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 Boyana Church, National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Bulgaria, head for Plovdiv, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History are among its highlights.