Navigating the city is fairly easy, no matter how one chooses to get around. Because so many of Varna’s attractions are in close proximity to one another, walking is a suitable option for getting around the city. Buses are available to get around the city, and taxis are also readily available, though tourists should make sure the driver uses a meter.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Luckily for visitors landing on flights to Varna the airport is very conveniently located near the city centre, a mere six miles (9km) away from the centre of this Bulgarian city. As one of the largest airports in Bulgaria, Varna Airport (VAR) has plenty of transportation options, too. Passengers can reach the city from the airport via bus, while taxis and shuttles are available to hire for direct transportation. Those who prefer to drive can opt for a hire car.
The history of Varna International Airport goes back to 1916, when it was just two sheds set up for mail flights to what was already a Bulgarian maritime hub. Although Varna is still considered a small airport by today’s standards, it has grown tremendously into five terminals that together handle more than 1.2 million passengers per year.
Few routes include stopovers in Varna, so flights to Varna International Airport are how most people access the Bulgarian beach resorts of the Black Sea coast, including Golden Sands and Sunny Beach.
Airport services are efficient and the staff is friendly, so you can be confident that your Bulgarian holiday will start and end smoothly.
From 15 October 2011 until 28 February 2012, Varna airport will be closed for a reconstruction of the runaway