VAR
Varna Airport
Varna · BulgariaICAO LBWN
Varna Airport (VAR) is an airport serving Varna, Bulgaria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 43° 13' 55.6" N, 27° 49' 30.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Sofia (GMT+3).
Destinations
9
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
230/ 70m
Europe/Sofia
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
VAR
ICAO Code
LBWN
City
Varna
Country
Bulgaria
Elevation
230 ft
Local Time
07:25 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:43.2321°
Longitude:27.8251°
Popular Routes from VAR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEG | Belgrade, Serbia | 390 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 160 kg | View |
| BOJ | Bourgas, Bulgaria | 48 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 20 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 1,215 mi | 2h 58m | medium-haul | 305 kg | View |
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 955 mi | 2h 28m | medium-haul | 240 kg | View |
| LTN | London, United Kingdom | 1,436 mi | 3h 23m | medium-haul | 360 kg | View |
| LUX | Luxemburg, Luxembourg | 1,118 mi | 2h 47m | medium-haul | 281 kg | View |
| SOF | Sofia, Bulgaria | 227 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| SVO | Moscow, Russia | 978 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 246 kg | View |
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 640 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VAR
6 active airlines serving Varna Airport.
Air Serbia
JUSerbia
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Bulgaria Air
FBBulgaria
Luxair
LGLuxembourg
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Varna Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | Bourgas | Bulgaria | 78 km |
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | CND | Constanta | Romania | 136 km |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | TEQ | Çorlu | Turkey | 233 km |
| Istanbul Airport | IST | Istanbul | Turkey | 230 km |
| Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | Bucharest | Romania | 204 km |
| Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | Istanbul | Turkey | 287 km |
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | Plovdiv | Bulgaria | 276 km |
| Iaşi Airport | IAS | Iasi | Romania | 439 km |
Other Airports in Bulgaria
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 13' 55.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 27° 49' 30.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.232101
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 27.825100
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Sofia
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 230 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 70 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Varna Airport?
The IATA code for Varna Airport is VAR, and its ICAO code is LBWN. The airport is located in Varna, Bulgaria.
How many destinations can you fly to from VAR?
There are 9 direct destinations available from Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria.
What airlines fly from VAR?
There are 6 airlines operating from VAR, including Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Luxair, S7 Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Varna Airport in?
Varna Airport is in the Europe/Sofia timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Varna Airport?
Varna Airport sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level.
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