Travelling from Bucharest to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Varna Airport (VAR) taking off from here.
Varna Airport is located in Varna. The city's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Bucharest to VAR. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Bucharest to VAR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Varna Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
About Varna Airport (VAR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VAR if you have a late flight from Bucharest to Varna Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Varna. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Varna Airport (VAR)
C$48 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Varna Airport. Return flights start from C$136. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to secure flight tickets from Bucharest to VAR. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and dates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Bucharest to Varna Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Bucharest to Varna Airport. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Varna Airport (VAR)
April is the quietest time to fly to Varna. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Varna Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Book your flight from Bucharest to VAR for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Varna to range from 18ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Varna Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Varna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Varna right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Varna Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Varna is to visit its top sights. Essential stops include Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Art Gallery Boris Georgiev.
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