Varna (VAR) Airport

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Varna VAR Airport Overview

Varna Airport VAR - mangaged by Fraport Twin Star - is situated in the midst of a highly developed business community, and is close to northern Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast with leading summer resorts.

The Airport is located 8 km west of the city of Varna, and is accessible by motorways E70 and A2; it is also connected to the Port of Varna and the railway system.  

With a newly rehabilitated runway and 1.2 million passengers in 2012, the Airport is served by domestic & international, regular & low-cost airlines, as well as seasonal charters, offering direct flights to numerous destinations with connections around the globe.

NOTE: The Airport is closed between October 2011 and February 2012, due to runway rehabilitation.
 
The present passenger terminal at Varna Airport has an automated check-in system for passengers and luggage and offers the following services and amenities: Food & drink establishments, including a Bulgarian grocery store, duty-free shop; currency exchange, CCB bank branch, a business lounge, a modernized VIP lounge, mother & child area, baggage reclaim office for lost luggage; baggage wrapping and rental cars.
 A new terminal is presently under construction - to be opened for the summer season 2013.

Parking at Varna Airport is available in the parking lot close to the passenger terminal with 208 spaces (after reaching the ‘Welcome to Varna Airport’ sign, just keep driving and you will see the parking lot ahead of you). 
For reservations call Atanasov at 0887 853 185.
 
To get from Varna Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi or a bus: 
1. The taxi stand is in front of Arrivals and a ride into the city takes about 15 minutes and costs 7 to 15 BGN, depending on traffic and company.
2. The Airport Bus stop is outside the passenger terminal, opposite the parking area. The bus stop to nearby resorts is in front of the VIP hall.  Buses within the city limits run 5:45am-11pm, every 15 minutes. Tickets are available from the bus fare collector. 
3. Bus No. 409 runs between the Airport, Varna Bus Station, City Center and Golden Sands Resort. 
4. The following buses leave city center for nearby resorts: Bus 8 to St. Constantine & Helena resorts;  Bus 9 to Euxinograde, Sunny Day Resort, Golden Sands Resort, & The Riviera.  Bus 109 to Euxinograde, Sunny Day Resort & Golden Sands Resort.
Varna Airport is connected to the Port of Varna and the railway system.

Future Airport Developments:  The Airport's long-term plan calls for transformation of facilities to insure future growth.  In December 2011, construction started on a new passenger terminal, tentatively scheduled to open for the the summer season 2013.



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Varna VAR Airport Update History

  • Updated VAR Airport Intro page - Mar 20, 2013
  • Updated VAR Airports page - Mar 20, 2013
  • Updated VAR Food & Stores page - Mar 19, 2013
  • Updated VAR Direct Flights page - Jan 13, 2013
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