Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Varna's timezone is UTC+2, making Varna one hour ahead of Cologne.
Your CGN to VAR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Eurowings is your gateway to discovering Varna (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CGN and VAR:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Bourgas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Varna Airport (VAR)
At the moment, $90 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $269. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CGN to VAR.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CGN to VAR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Of all flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Cologne to Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near CGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
Reserve a hotel near VAR if you're catching a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Varna Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Varna and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Varna Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Varna. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Varna in April.
Book your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport for August if you'd like to go to Varna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGN to VAR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've visited Varna, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Travel around 386 kilometres west to Sofia to check off its top attractions. From National Palace of Culture to Boyana Church and City Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna, Plovdiv is another favourite stop in Bulgaria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.