Flying from Istanbul to Varna Airport (VAR): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Varna Airport (VAR) leaving from here.
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Varna Airport flight.
Varna Airport is located in Varna. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR). You can pick from 9 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 1:40am departure between IST and VAR.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to VAR.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport (VAR) take off from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Varna Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier operates services from IST.
Most travelers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and VAR.
Traveling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Varna Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Varna Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and VAR:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to VAR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Varna Airport (VAR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VAR if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Varna Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Varna Airport flight.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
The center of Varna is roughly 8 kilometers from Varna Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport (VAR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Varna Airport is AED 307. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 739. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to VAR. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Istanbul to Varna Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to VAR.
Find an affordable flight from Istanbul to Varna Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Varna Airport (VAR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport (VAR). Plan your visit to Varna in November for a quieter experience.
When booking your Istanbul to VAR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Varna, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Varna Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Varna
Start your Varna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Varna Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Sahara beach, Museum of Natural History and Sea Garden are must-visits when exploring Varna.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is just one of the many places in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Varna. Around 274 kilometers away to the southwest, top sights here include Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Center for Contemporary History.
Around 193 kilometers southwest of Varna, Stara Zagora is another favorite stop in Bulgaria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Antique's mosaic, State Opera Stara Zagora and Stara Zagora Art Gallery.
