Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
The timezone in Varna is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your EDI to VAR flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between EDI and VAR:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Varna Airport (VAR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport flight is $134. A return fare is currently $355. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to VAR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to VAR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VAR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Varna Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and experience more of Varna and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Varna Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
From Varna Airport, Varna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Varna. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Varna Airport for August if you want to go to Varna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to VAR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Varna. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
Plovdiv is another well-known destination in Bulgaria and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. No trip is complete without a visit to Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.