London to Varna flights

How long is the flight from London to Varna?

The average direct flight from London to Varna takes three hours and 25 minutes; the flight covers about 1429 miles.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Varna?

British passport holders do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days. However, you need a passport, which is valid for at least three months after entry, to act as proof of your nationality.

Is there a time change from Varna to London?

Varna is two hours ahead of London. Bulgaria follows Eastern European Time (EET) and the UK follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Here are some of the airlines that provide affordable flights from London to Varna:

• Air France, the French Flag carrier
• Alitalia, Italian airline operator
• Austrian Airlines, the national air operator of Austria
• British Airways, flag carrier of the United Kingdom
• Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline
• Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national airline
• Wizz Air, a low-cost Hungarian airline

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• June is a good month to travel to Varna. The temperature is ideal for a dip in the sea, sunbathing, and typical city breaks sightseeing. The city is still not engulfed by the summer rush, so you can enjoy your holiday at a leisurely pace.
• October is the cheapest time to go to Varna. The weather is still typically ideal for water sports and getting a tan. You can often find great deals at hotels, which will help you in cutting down the overall cost of your holidays.

The major airports near London that handle flights to Varna as well as domestic flights are Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Luton Airport (LTN).

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located 14 miles to the west of central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – You can take the Heathrow Express from central London; it's 15 minutes from Paddington station.
• By taxi – 45 to 60 minutes via A4and M4.
• By bus – The National Express coach services operate buses that connect central London (Victoria Coach station) to the airport.
• By Tube – 50 minutes on the Picadilly underground line from central London.

Services: Open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, showers, baby changing facilities, outdoor smoking areas, VIP lounges, restaurants, bars, duty-free shops.

Useful information about London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport is located 28 miles north of central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – You can reach the Luton Airport Parkway stop via East Midlands Trains. From there you will take a 10 minute shuttle bus to the airport itself.
• By taxi – Around an hour via M1. Always leave extra time for potential traffic.
• By bus – The Green Line route 757 operates buses that connect Victoria Coach station in central London to the airport. The A1 operated by National Express also connects the city centre to London Luton.

Services: Shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, and a lounge.

The Varna Airport (VAR) handles flights from London.

Useful information about Varna Airport

The Varna Airport is located 6.2 miles from the centre of Varna.

How to get to the city:

• By taxi – 15 minutes via E70.
• By bus – Bus line 409 connects the airport with the city centre.

Services: Bulgarian bazaar, shops, cafes, showers, rest zones, and bag wrapping services.

• Swim and sunbathe at the Varna Beach.
• Visit the Aladzha Monastery, a medieval cave monastery located in a cliff.
• Enjoy the beauty of the landscaped gardens and promenades of Sea Garden.
• Appreciate the ancient artefacts of Varna at the Varna Archaeological Museum.
• Marvel at the ornate stained glass windows and multiple gilded domes of the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral.
• Take a tour of Evxinograd, the late 19th century royal summer palace.
• Splash around in the lazy river and pools of the Aquapolis, a water park.
• See choreographed dolphin shows at the Festa Dolphinarium.
• Explore the Roman ruins of ancient thermal baths at Roman Thermae.
• Go to the Golden Sands Nature Park, which has a medieval cave monastery, picnic gazebos, and themed natural trails.
• Get an adrenalin rush by going base jumping and bungee jumping from the Asparuhov Bridge.
• Learn about local Bulgarian dress, musical instruments, and art at the Ethnographic Museum.