Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Athens and Varna are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to VAR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there 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 deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Varna Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and VAR:
Istanbul Airport
Vienna Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Varna Airport flight is $47. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $112. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to VAR, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Athens International Airport to Varna Airport.
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Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Athens International Airport to Varna Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
Consider booking a hotel near VAR if you have a late Athens International Airport to Varna Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Varna Airport rental car and explore Varna and beyond with your own wheels. EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Varna Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport to the centre of Varna has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Varna Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Varna in March.
The warmest month in Varna is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Varna Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to VAR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Varna is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres west of Varna, a visit to Sofia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Boyana Church, National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna, Plovdiv is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.