Travelling from Stockholm to Varna Airport (VAR): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Stockholm to Varna Airport (VAR) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are the main terminals in Stockholm.
Varna Airport is located in Varna. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Stockholm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Stockholm to VAR, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Stockholm to VAR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm, ARN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stockholm to Varna Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
73.1% of flights that leave from Stockholm Arlanda Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
You can get to BMA from central Stockholm in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Stockholm to VAR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Bromma Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Bromma Airport has an on-time performance rate of 57.41%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
NYO is roughly 105 kilometres from central Stockholm. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make departure day a breeze by staying as close as you can to Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a fantastic option, especially if you're departing on an early Stockholm to Varna Airport flight.
NYO has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.46%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down as expected.
About Varna Airport (VAR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Stockholm to Varna Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near VAR instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Varna Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar to explore Varna and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Stockholm to Varna Airport flight.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
Varna Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Varna. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Varna Airport (VAR)
$141 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Varna Airport. Return flights start at $277. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Stockholm to VAR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Stockholm to Varna Airport (VAR)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Varna. July is when most people book flights from Stockholm to Varna Airport (VAR), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Stockholm to VAR flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Varna, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Varna Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Varna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Varna right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Varna Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Varna when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Sahara Beach followed by Beach Golden Sands and Opera Varna.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've seen Varna, now it's time to discover other parts of Bulgaria. Journey about 274 kilometres south-west to Plovdiv to check off its leading sights. From Plovdiv Old Town to Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Stara Zagora is another well-known destination in Bulgaria and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Varna. No journey is complete without experiencing Парк „5-и октомври“ (Градската градина), Zagorka Lake and The Zelen Klin Park.