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Varna Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-17 UTC

IATAVAR
ICAOLBWN
LocationVarna, Bulgaria
Current Local Time UTC+2

Varna Airport sits 8 km southwest of Varna city centre on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, near the town of Aksakovo. It is Bulgaria's third-largest airport and serves the coastal resort region that draws the bulk of its traffic from late May through early October. In 2023, the airport handled 1.84 million passengers across 13,850 aircraft movements, with Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland among the top source markets.

The airport operates under a 35-year concession awarded in 2006 to Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD, a joint venture of Fraport AG (60%) and BM Star (40%). Terminal 2, opened in August 2013, is the current passenger facility — a 20,000 m² building with 25 check-in desks and an annual design capacity of 1.8 million passengers. The original Terminal 1, built in 1972, is now used only for VIP operations.

Over 40 airlines serve the airport seasonally, including Wizz Air, Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia. The single runway (09/27) measures 2,517 metres and is equipped with an ILS Category I instrument landing system. Destination coverage reaches more than 60 cities across 25 countries during peak summer season.

🅿️ Parking

6 options
  • Varna Airport
  • PARK PLACE
  • East Rent Parking Varna
  • Parkingvarnaairport
  • Rentalcarsvarna
  • V Park

For full details, see our complete Varna Airport parking guide.

🚗 Car Rentals

9 options
  • Top Rent A Car
  • Europcar
  • EasyRentBulgaria
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar

For full details, see our complete Varna Airport car rentals guide.

🛋️ Lounges

1 option
  • Varna Airport

For full details, see our complete Varna Airport lounges guide.

🚇 Public Transport

1 option

Find 1 public transport option at Varna Airport.

For full details, see our complete Varna Airport public transport guide.

🛫 Terminals

1 terminal
  • Terminal 2Mixed

    Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Transavia France, Volotea, Discover Airlines

🏙️ Nearby cities

4 cities
  • Varna8 km east
  • Dobrich37 km north
  • Shumen73 km west
  • Burgas86 km south

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 20231.8M
Runways1
Opened1948
Coordinates43.23°, 27.83°
Operated ByFraport Twin Star Airport Management AD

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Varna Airport?

Varna Airport uses the following codes: IATA: VAR, ICAO: LBWN. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Varna Airport located?

Varna Airport is located in Varna, Bulgaria. The airport coordinates are 43.2321°, 27.8251°.

What services are available at Varna Airport?

Varna Airport offers: 6 parking options, 9 car rental companies, 1 lounges, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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