Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Varna's timezone is UTC+2, making Varna two hours ahead of Nottingham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EMA to VAR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Varna Airport (VAR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Varna Airport flight is R 1,299. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,391. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from EMA to VAR, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Varna Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from EMA to VAR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from East Midlands Airport to Varna Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Of all flights departing from East Midlands Airport, 75.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Varna Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to EMA:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
If you're getting in on a late East Midlands Airport to Varna Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near VAR:
Pick up a Varna Airport rental car and discover Varna and beyond with your own wheels. EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car and Goldcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Varna Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
From Varna Airport, Varna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Varna Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Varna in April.
The warmest month in Varna is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from East Midlands Airport to Varna Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EMA to VAR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Varna, now it's time to discover other parts of Bulgaria. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Sofia to check off its leading sights. From National Palace of Culture to Boyana Church and City Garden, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna, Plovdiv is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Start your sightseeing at Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
