Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Varna Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Varna's timezone is UTC+2, making Varna one hour ahead of Vienna.
Each week, there are eight Vienna Airport to Varna Airport flights. If you want to take off early, go for the 05:55 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 16:05 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your VIE to VAR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Varna (and then discovering more of Bulgaria!) is a cinch with Austrian Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vienna Airport to Varna Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Austrian Airlines.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers VIE to VAR flights. A dependable 84.51% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Varna Airport (VAR)
Currently, 57 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vienna Airport to Varna Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 115 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from VIE to VAR.
The cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Varna Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart VIE arrive at their destination without delay.
Vienna Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near VIE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vienna Airport to Varna Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
Reserve a hotel near VAR if you're on a late Vienna Airport to Varna Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 explore beyond Varna's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Varna Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Varna. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Vienna Airport to Varna Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Varna. If you like a more low-key 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 Vienna Airport to Varna Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from VIE to VAR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 seen Varna. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Boyana Church, National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition.
Plovdiv is another essential stop in Bulgaria and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. No journey is complete without a visit to Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.