Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Varna's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Varna one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Leave enough time to catch your BCN to VAR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and VAR:
Sofia Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Varna Airport (VAR)
R 760 is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,919. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to VAR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
Consider booking a hotel close to VAR if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Varna Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and discover more of Varna and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Varna Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
From Varna Airport, Varna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Varna. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Varna Airport for August if you want to go to Varna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to VAR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Varna. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
If you're ready to explore another side of Bulgaria, head for Plovdiv, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe are among its highlights.