Why go
- City in Bulgaria.
- Served by Varna Airport (VAR).
History
Varna is the third-largest city in Bulgaria and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and in the Northern Bulgaria region. Situated strategically in the Gulf of Varna, the city has been a major economic, social, and cultural centre for almost three millennia. Historically known as Odessos, Varna developed from a Thracian seaside settlement into a major seaport on the Black Sea.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Bulgaria Air FB (A320, Embraer 190, A319) · 3 routes: Bourgas, Moscow, Sofia
- Air Serbia JU (ATR 72) · 1 route: Belgrade
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, A320, F70) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Luxair LG (737-800) · 1 route: Luxemburg
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320, 767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Varna Airport (VAR); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VAR has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Belgrade, Bourgas, Brussels, London, Luxemburg…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Chornomorsk - Varna, Varna - Poti - Varna, Varna - Poti.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Varna. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.