Bus schedule 409 varna bulgaria. Life in Bulgaria and urban transport in Varna. How to get to Varna airport by public transport

Varna Airport (IATA code - VAR) is an airport terminal used by tourists arriving in Bulgaria for a beach holiday. The distance from the airport to the city center is about 8 kilometers, to the Golden Sands resort - about twenty. As of 2016, the airport's passenger traffic amounted to 1.7 million people, so top-trips decided to devote a separate article to how to get from Varna airport to the city and to the main resort in Bulgaria.

Varna is the third largest passenger terminal in Bulgaria after Burgas. It includes three terminals. The main one is the colorful Terminal 2 - it is he who serves the majority of regular flights. Terminal 1, built in the last century, is practically not used, and Terminal 3 serves charter flights during the tourist season.

Colorful Terminal 2 handles most of the scheduled flights

Terminal 2 has everything you need for travelers: free WI-FI, cafes and restaurants, fast food, Duty Free shops and souvenir shops, as well as mother and child rooms, currency exchange offices and bank branches.

At the beginning of 2017, the airport served regular flights to 102 destinations, but this number tends to grow from year to year due to the increase in tourist flow to Bulgarian resorts.

Varna is the third largest airport in Bulgaria in terms of passenger traffic.

If during your stay you would like to be near the airport terminal, as well as in case of late arrival or early departure, you can check into one of the hotels near the airport. A selection of accommodation near Varna Airport with a map, photos of rooms and guest reviews can be found at this link.

Cheap flights to Varna

The calendar below reflects the best prices for flights to Varna, found by users of the popular search engine Aviasales:

Please note that if you are planning a trip to the Sunny Beach resort, then it is better to look for tickets before.

Airport map

The diagram below shows a detailed diagram of Varna Airport with all the main zones:

Airport on the map

Airport transport

There are several ways to get from Varna Airport to your hotel in the city or in the Resort: buses, taxis or a rented car.

Buses to the center and resorts

Several bus routes depart from Varna Airport in different directions, this is the most economical way to travel.

The bus stop is located next to Terminal 2 (to the right of the exit). Every half an hour - from 5:30 to 23:00 - bus number 409 departs from here towards the city. Tickets can be purchased upon boarding.

The fare is 3 Bulgarian leva, which roughly corresponds to 1.5 euros (2017). Travel time to the Cathedral of Varna will take no more than twenty minutes, to the Golden Sands resort it will take about an hour.

Bus number 409 from the airport to the city leaves every half an hour - from 5:30 to 23:00

Bus route number 409 runs through the city center to Golden Sands. If your hotel is located within the boundaries of Varna, you can get to the center (stop "Cathedral") and transfer to the desired minibus or bus. It will also be necessary to make a transfer if you have to go not to Golden Sands, but to another resort.

The most common routes:

• Bus number 8: from the Cathedral to the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena. In this case, you will need bus number 8;
• Buses No. 9 and No. 109: from the Cathedral to the resorts of Sunny Day, Golden Sands and Riviera. Also, bus number 9 is suitable for those who live near the railway station or are going to continue their journey by train. The railway station stop is called "J/P Gara".

Taxi from Varna airport

By taxi from Varna airport you can get to the city and to any resort in the vicinity. This option is especially suitable for those who arrive in a large company, have bulky luggage with them, or go on vacation with children. It is easy to find a car at a specialized parking lot near the Terminal or order it online in advance for your arrival.

A taxi car to Varna airport can be ordered online in advance for your arrival

The latter option is often preferable, since the resort is still not uncommon for trips in circles and "fare cheating" by taxi drivers. When traveling long distances - for example, from the airport to the resort of Golden Sands - the "surcharge" can be quite significant.

When ordering online, the possibility of such fraud is excluded. The service calculates the tariff in seconds, which is known to the traveler even before the actual completion of the order. In addition, at the booking stage, you can specify the need for child seats or a car with a large trunk.

Meeting with the driver when ordering through the site is most often planned when leaving the baggage claim area - it is easy to identify your taxi driver among those who meet them by a sign with the names of passengers. Just in case, all the details of the upcoming trip are also sent by e-mail to both parties.

Ordering a transfer via the Internet is also convenient because it allows you not to worry about a delay or transfer of a flight. The transfer service independently controls the terminal board and sends the car just in time.

Book a taxi online from Varna airport to your hotel or calculate the actual transfer costs depending on the destination.

Car rental at Varna airport

Several large car rentals are presented in the building of Terminal 2 of Varna Airport at once, however, renting a car on the spot - upon arrival - usually comes out more expensive than when ordering online. This is especially true during the summer months, when the demand for cars rises sharply, and the most economical options are booked months in advance.

Several large car rentals are presented in the building of Terminal No. 2 at once

In addition, the traditional tricks of car rentals are far from always obvious on the spot: shifting part of the price to insurance, obligations for additional car equipment, etc.

To protect yourself from these difficulties and save a lot, it is better to book a car through a large price comparison service - for example, Rentalcars, which is popular among Europeans. The system, which stores up-to-date data from hundreds of car rentals, instantly evaluates thousands of offers in the vicinity, forming a price rating for the desired dates.

At the same time, all car rental conditions are brought to a common form, which makes it easy to compare offers and avoid hidden fees. In the vast majority of situations, this approach will significantly reduce costs.

You can carry out a test calculation of the conditions for renting a car from Varna Airport and get acquainted with the current prices on this page.

Terminal video

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How to get from Varna Airport to the city

The bus stop is located opposite the parking lot, between terminals 1 and 2. Opposite terminal 2 there is a stop for buses that follow from Varna, and a stop opposite the VIP hall for buses that go to the coast or to Varna.

City bus number 409 runs to the center of Varna (route Golden Sands - Aksakovo) with an interval of 15 minutes from 6 am to 11 pm. The fare costs 0.6–1.8 lev, depending on the distance.

How much does it cost to get from Varna airport to the city center by taxi

There is a taxi rank opposite Terminal 4 (International Arrivals). The fare to the city center ranges from 6–16 lev. Travel time is 15 minutes.

If you rent a car, then you need to drive about 8-10 km to the center of Varna along the E70 highway.

You can rent a car at Varna Airport by calculating the cost of car rental. If you take care of booking in advance, you will not have to overpay for a more expensive option on the spot (profitable ones end quickly) or, conversely, lower the usual level of car rental in Bulgaria.

Varna airport map

Varna Airport is small, do not be intimidated by the large number of terminals: in fact, these are just departure and arrival halls. On the diagram you will find all the necessary services. But in practice, everything is intuitively clear there, so it hardly makes sense to seriously study the map.

Terminals at Varna airport

There are 5 terminals at Varna Airport: 1 and 4 - for arriving flights, 2 and 3 - for departing flights, 5 - additional, used during the peak season to unload the remaining terminals.

Varna Airport on the map (in Russian)

Varna International Airport Services

Varna Airport offers passengers to take advantage of a left-luggage office, currency exchange points, ATMs, car rental points. There is a playground in the departure area. Free Wi-Fi is available in Terminal 2. There are cafes and shops, including Duty Free.

In Terminal 2 of Varna Airport there is a 24-hour VIP/Business Lounge, which can be accessed with a Priority Pass card. It is located in the departure hall, opposite gate number 1, and serves only passengers departing on international flights.

Varna airport online scoreboard

On the official website of Varna International Airport you will find an online scoreboard with information about flights. Unfortunately, there is no schedule of departures and arrivals on the website.

Nearest cities and hotels

Book a hotel near the airport or in any desired part of the city.

Cities closest to Varna Airport

Several small settlements are located near Varna Airport at once: to the northwest along road No. 29 - Aksakovo, 3 km to the northeast along road No. 29 and Konstantin and Fruzhin Boulevard - Vladislavovo, on the back side of the airport (you will have to go around it about 7 km) along road no. 29 and road no. 2 - Topoli.

Nearest parking lots: Varna Airport

There is a 24-hour car park near Varna Airport where 15 minutes of parking is free. For 1 hour of parking, you will need to pay 2 Bulgarian leva, for 2 hours - 5 lev, for three hours - 8 lev, for 23 hours - 23 lev. If you leave the car for a long time, then the tariffs are as follows: a day - 24 levs, two days - 32 levs, a week - 64 levs. For the loss of a ticket - a fine of 100 lev.

Hotels near the airport in Varna

In a quiet area of ​​Varna, close to the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena, the Voynikov Hotel offers guests free parking and free Wi-Fi. Each room has a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, as well as toiletries; there may also be a balcony and a living room. You can cook in the shared kitchen, relax in the lounge, and have fun in the game room. The Golden Sands resort is also not far away - only 5 km. The price of a double room at the Voynikov Hotel is 12 euros per night.

City Studio is located 400 meters from Varna Bus Station and 2 km from the beach. Free Wi-Fi is available on the territory, the rooms have balconies, kitchenettes, air conditioners, bathrooms, TVs. The nearest restaurant is 200 meters away, the center of Varna is about 1.5 km away, and the airport is 7 km away. Double accommodation in the City Studio will cost 22 euros.

Gran Ivan is a family hotel in the center of Varna, close to the cathedral, bus station and shopping centers. The pedestrian area is also nearby. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and private parking. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibars, TVs. A night in a double room at the Gran Ivan Hotel costs 33 euros.

Official information about Varna Airport

Varna International Airport is located in Bulgaria, 8 km northwest of the city.

IATA code: VAR.

ICAO code: LBWN.

Postal address of Varna Airport: Varna Airport, 9000, Varna, Bulgaria.

Call the information service of Varna Airport by phone: +359 52 573 323.

Official website of Varna Airport: www.varna-airport.bg.

Varna airport airlines

List of airlines at Varna airport

Base airlines of Varna International Airport: Air Via Bulgarian Airways, BH Air, Bulgaria Air, Bulgarian Air Charter, Hemus Air.

Regular flights are operated by Austrian Airlines, S7 Airlines, Air Moldova, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, British Airways, Jetairfly, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Russia, Southern Airlines, Ural Airlines, Wizzair.

Charter flights are operated by Air Mediterranee, Belavia, Finnair, Globus, Jetairfly, Red Wings Airline, Russia, Taimyr, Thomas Cook, Transaero, Transavia, Yamal, RusLine.

The same information is available on the website of "Masov Gradski Transport Varna"

There, too, there are all public transport lines and at a click they reveal the route.

Here you will see interactive map, and by clicking on the number of the bus line on the right, you will see the entire route of the bus.

As for ticket prices, within the city limits, a bus and trolleybus fare costs 1 lev, and for the fourth year in a row. So at the beginning of my stay here, the fare cost 20 rubles, and now 24 rubles, and only from a change in the exchange rate of the ruble to the euro and, of course, to the left.

If you go in the direction of Alen Mak, then the city line ends at the Marek stop, and the ticket price increases to 1.6 ... After that it is even more expensive ...

Alen Mak is a suburb of Varna, and a ticket from the city center to the stop of the same name costs 2.10 leva. But you will have to go to Golden Sands by the same route for 3 leva ...

I always joke that we have to pay for our pines and peace. But I rarely take the bus, so it's not very expensive.

Get ready, you can get to me by buses No. 51, 109, 409 (stop - Spira Alen Mak) or No. 9, 209 (stop Maistor Manol).

Public transport in Varna(Bulgarian gradski transport) is represented by an extensive network of buses, minibuses and trolleybuses. Approximate transport time is from 05:00 to 23:00. However, do not forget that Bulgaria is the Balkans, and you can not always count on the serviceable and timely arrival of transport. The schedule of public transport in Varna can be found on special signs at bus stops. The timetable for the summer and winter seasons may differ.

The fare around the city by bus or trolleybus is 1 lev (0.5 Euro). Tickets for a bus or trolleybus are bought from the conductor in the cabin, tickets for a minibus - from the driver. Transport runs every 15 minutes. The public transport map of Varna can be viewed below.

Buses in Varna

The most important bus route in Varna for tourists is bus route number 409, which follows to the Golden Sands resort. In the center of Varna, the bus makes the following stops, including stops at the sights of Varna: bus station, Archaeological Museum, Cathedral, Dolphinarium, Botanical Garden, water park, Varna Mall (Grand Varna Mall). The fare from Varna to Golden Sands by city bus No. 409 is 3 leva (1.5 Euro).

If you live in the area of ​​the Varna Railway Station (Bulgarian: Central railway station Varna or ZhP Gara), located at Pencho Slaveykov Square 1, for example, in the Three Dolphins Family Hotel or in the Aqua Hotel, then it will be convenient for you to move around Varna by city bus number 9.

Bus number 9 follows the route Varna Railway Station - St. Constantine and Elena - Riviera with a stop at the Varna Dolphinarium. From the railway station of Varna, you can take a train to major cities in Bulgaria (for example, Sofia, Plovdiv or Burgas). While railway stations across Bulgaria are currently undergoing modernization, the trains here are not always new and often arrive late. Therefore, the most comfortable and convenient means of transportation in Bulgaria is the bus.

Trolleybuses in Varna

At the moment there are 3 trolleybus lines operating in Varna. The lines run, among other things, new trolleybuses manufactured by Škoda. Trolleybus routes in Varna are listed below:

• №82 Bl. 407 - ZhP Gara, runs from 05:10 to 22:00 with an interval of 15 to 37 minutes;
• No. 83 TIS "North" - ZhP Gara, runs from 06:00 to 21:00 with an interval of 30 - 45 minutes;
• №88 Bl. 407 - Asparuhovo, runs from 05:00 to 20:35 with an interval of 15 - 20 minutes.

Please note that neither buses nor trolleybuses in Varna run after 22:00 or 23:00, so if you have been walking around late in Varna, then call a taxi and do not rely on public transport at night: there is none in Varna.

Minibuses in Varna

The bus stop in Varna called "Mladost" is located next to the railway station. The fare for the minibus is 1.5 leva (0.75 Euro). The fare is paid directly to the driver. The most popular minibus routes in Varna:

• No. 120 ZhP Gara - Bl. 407, runs from 06:00 to 23:00 every 10 - 15 minutes;
• No. 122 ZhP Gara - Petrol, runs from 06:00 to 22:00 every 10 - 15 minutes;
• No. 182 ZhP Gara - Bl. 407 runs from 06:00 to 22:00 every 10-15 minutes.

Central bus station of Varna

The central bus station of Varna (Bulgarian autogara) is located at Vl. Varnenchik 158. From here you can take a bus or minibus to other cities on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria or even to destinations in other countries. From the Varna bus station you can get to such cities as Sunny Beach, Burgas, Albena, Golden Sands. In addition, international buses depart from here to, Constanta, Odessa and beyond.

• bus tickets from Varna to Burgas or Sofia it is convenient to buy on the Infobus website, which has a version in Russian and good discounts on tickets to these destinations. For example, from Varna to Burgas you can get for 20 leva (10 Euro), from Varna to Sofia - for 50 lev (25 Euro) one way.
• bus tickets from the center or airport of Varna to the resort towns of Bulgaria, unfortunately, you can not buy in advance online, but you can pre-order a Russian taxi that will take you to your hotel or apartment anywhere in Bulgaria at a bargain price. During the summer, when the buses are overcrowded, taxis are a great alternative.
• Tickets from Varna to Istanbul can be bought online from the Turkish bus carrier Nisikli. Buses from Varna to Istanbul depart at least 2 times a day, the cost of a bus ticket is from 50 leva (25 Euro) one way.

International buses arrive at the central bus station of Varna. Some cities that can be reached by direct bus from Varna, I have indicated in the table below. It is very convenient and cheap to get to Varna from the cities of Ukraine, especially from Odessa, since the distance is not so great, and the price of a bus ticket is certainly lower than the price of an air ticket.

Taxi in Bulgaria is inexpensive and is a fairly affordable mode of transport. However, if local taxi drivers find out that you are from Russia, they can safely raise the price by 2 or even 3 times. Many of our compatriots living in Bulgaria often complain about cheating by taxi drivers, which you may not even know about. Therefore, in order to avoid misunderstandings, I recommend you. In the case of ordering a Russian taxi, you will receive a guarantee of good service and an acceptable price. Taxi runs both around Varna and to the main resorts of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria: Albena, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Byala, Sveti Vlas, Elenite, Kavarna, Burgas, etc. If you arrived in Varna by plane, then a taxi can be ordered directly from Varna Airport to your resort.

Car rental in Varna

If you want to drive somewhere from Varna, for example, to the mountains or to neighboring cities and you are several people, then it is most profitable to rent a car for this purpose. We always rent a car through a website that compares prices from all rental companies in the country. In Bulgaria, renting a car in international companies is not so profitable, especially if you take into account the amount of the deposit. Therefore, I recommend renting a car through the Myrentacar website, which finds free cars only from trusted reliable local rental offices. The main advantages of such rentals are that you can leave a deposit in cash or you can take a car without a deposit, as well as a low rental price.

It is not difficult to travel around Bulgaria in a rented car, there is not such heavy traffic as in Italy or Spain, the main thing is to observe the speed limit and not to park the car in prohibited areas.

Varna Airport is located on the Black Sea coast, 8 kilometers from the city center. Information about flights, useful information for passengers, news are posted on the official website. The data is available in Bulgarian, Russian, German, English.

How to get to Varna airport by public transport

In front of the 2nd terminal there is a stop where bus number 409 stops, following through the city center to Golden Sands. The road from the Cathedral (the center of Varna) to the airport will take 20-25 minutes. This bus stops at the following attractions:

• Archaeological Museum;
• dolphinarium;
• Botanical Garden;
• water park;
• Grand Varna Mall.

On number 409 you can also get to the bus station of Varna.

It is impossible to get to the airport by direct flight from the sea and railway stations. You should drive up to the points mentioned above, and from there transfer to bus number 409.

Public transport to Varna Airport runs from 05:00 to 23:00. The price of a bus ticket is 1 lev. You need to buy them from the conductor.

Car parking at Varna Airport

You can drive to Varna Airport by your own car. The A2 road leads to it, connecting the cities of Varna and Shumen. Parking is possible next to the building. One hour costs 2 leva, but 15 minutes of parking are free. For the loss of a ticket - a fine of about 100 leva. The airport administration will help speed up the resolution of the parking issue if their passenger purchases a VIP package.

Rent A Car also offers parking spaces 3 kilometers from the airport. Tourists and locals can leave their vehicle for both long and short periods. The parking lot has lighting, a high iron fence, a barrier, video surveillance is conducted 24/7. Before each driver visit, employees check tires, fluid levels, and battery. In addition, customers are offered a free shuttle service to the airport. A week of finding a car costs 25 euros, a year - 300. Today, Rent A Car offers customers to use a closed-type parking in a monolithic frame.

Taxi service to Varna airport

Varna taxis stand out among other cars in yellow, with checkers. The counter is installed in the cabin. The tariffs of the company are attached to the side of the glass of the vehicle:

• night;
• day;
• taxi delivery.

Taxi services are inexpensive. For 1 km, passengers will be asked to pay about 0.5-0.9 leva. An urgent call costs up to 1.5 leva.

More information about Varna Airport

The airport has 5 terminals: for arriving flights - 1.4, departing - 2.3. The fifth is used during peak season. For visitors, there are currency exchange points (near the arrivals, departures, baggage claim), bank branches, ATMs. Free Wi-Fi is available in Terminal 2. A playground has been built for young passengers.

Companies "Avis", "Budget", "Europcar", "Sixt" and others offer tourists to rent a car.

Varna Airport provides VIP services that allow you to speed up check-in for a flight, reduce baggage check-in time, wait for your plane in the best conditions - a special hall overlooking the runway, an open terrace. Passengers have access to television, drinks, food, correspondence. The hall is equipped with air conditioning, separate toilets. It is necessary to apply for a VIP departure/arrival one day in advance.

Economy class travelers can use the lounges for comfortable waiting only for an additional fee or by confirming their membership in any existing program.