Travelling from Melbourne to Varna Airport (VAR): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Varna Airport (VAR) departing from here.
Varna is nine hours behind Melbourne. Varna Airport is located in Varna, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VAR.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Varna Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to VAR flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as expected.
About Varna Airport (VAR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VAR if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Varna Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Go where the road takes you with a Varna Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and chase adventure across Varna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Varna Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport to the centre of Varna is about 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Varna Airport (VAR)
$2,060 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Varna Airport. A return flight starts from $2,188. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to VAR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Varna Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Varna Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Varna Airport (VAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Varna Airport (VAR). Visit Varna in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Melbourne to VAR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Varna, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 31ºC.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Varna Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Varna
Start your Varna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Varna Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Sahara Beach and Beach Golden Sands are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Varna must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Opera Varna.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Varna, now it's time to explore more of Bulgaria. Travel around 274 kilometres south-west to Plovdiv to check off its popular sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Bulgaria, head for Stara Zagora, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Varna. Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park are key reasons to visit.
