Bucharest to Varna flights
Varna lies 198 km (123 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bucharest | Varna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Bulgaria |
| Population | 1.9 million | 318,737 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | VAR, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Varna
Crossing from Romania into Bulgaria: money changes from the Leu to the Lev (BGN); the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
Arriving in Varna
Varna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Varna Airport (VAR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,258 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Burgas Airport (BOJ, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna Airport | VAR | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,258 ft | 230 ft |
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,499 ft | 135 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Varna from Bucharest?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Varna by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Varna?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Varna flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Varna Airport (VAR); Varna also has BOJ.
What currency do I need in Varna?
The Lev (BGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.