Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Varna is eight hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ORD to VAR flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Varna Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and VAR:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Varna Airport (VAR)
319 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Varna Airport flight. A return flight starts at 602 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to VAR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Varna Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORD to VAR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Varna Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Varna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VAR instead:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
Booking your ride from Varna Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Varna Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Varna in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Varna Airport for August if you'd like to visit Varna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to VAR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Varna has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres west of Varna, a trip to Sofia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Boyana Church, National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition.
Plovdiv is another standout destination in Bulgaria and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. No trip is complete without seeing Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.
