Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Varna's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Varna seven hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your EWR to VAR flight.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Varna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EWR and VAR include:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights departing from New York Newark Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to New York Newark Airport from central New York, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near EWR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Varna Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New York Newark Airport to Varna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VAR instead:
Pick up a Varna Airport rental car and explore Varna and beyond with your own set of wheels. EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car and Goldcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Varna Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Varna. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Varna Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Varna in March.
The warmest month in Varna is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from New York Newark Airport to Varna Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from EWR to VAR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Varna, now it's time to discover more of Bulgaria. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Sofia to check off its top sights. From Boyana Church to National Historical Museum and Cathedral of the Dormition, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Plovdiv is another must-experience destination in Bulgaria and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. No journey is complete without experiencing Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Municipal Institute "Ancient Plovdiv" and Museum Centre for Contemporary History.