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Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Varna Airport (VAR): what you need to know
Helsinki and Varna are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you get on your HEL to VAR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between HEL and VAR include:
Vilnius International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Varna Airport (VAR)
$114 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport flight. Return flights start from $255. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to VAR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to VAR.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Varna Airport (VAR)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near VAR:
Travel at your own speed with a Varna Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from EasyRentBulgaria, Top Rent a Car or Goldcar and find adventure across Varna and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Varna Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Varna Airport (VAR) to central Varna
From Varna Airport, Varna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Varna Airport (VAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Varna in April.
The warmest month in Varna is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Varna Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to VAR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia is just one of the many cities in Bulgaria waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Varna. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Bulgaria, consider Plovdiv, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Varna. Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe are among its highlights.
