Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Varna's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Varna three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAA to VAR flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Varna Airport. Many passengers pass through Frankfurt Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Varna Airport (VAR)
R 5,450 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Varna Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,603. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to VAR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Varna Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Varna Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Varna Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Varna Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near VAR:
Grab a Varna Airport rental car and explore Varna and beyond with your own set of wheels. EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car and Goldcar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Varna Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Varna. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Varna Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Varna in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Varna Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Varna, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to VAR in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Varna, now it's time to explore more of Bulgaria. Journey about 386 kilometres west to Sofia to tick off its leading attractions. 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. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
