Snapshot
Bulgaria at a glance
- Capital
- Sofia
- Population
- 6,437,360
- Area
- 110,994 km²
- Calling code
- +359
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Schengen member
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Bulgaria
Explore Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency EURTime in Varna 06:05UTC+03:00Country codes BG / BGR
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Varna. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
8 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna
Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Varna Archaeological Museum
Varna Archaeological Museum is one option for your time in Varna. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Sea Garden (Varna)
Sea Garden (Varna) is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Museum of Medicine History
Museum of Medicine History is one option for your time in Varna. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Stoyan Bachvarov Dramatic Theatre
Stoyan Bachvarov Dramatic Theatre is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Palace of Culture and Sports
Palace of Culture and Sports is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Euxinograd
Euxinograd is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Varna Necropolis
Varna Necropolis is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Varna
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VAR
An arrival option for Varna
Varna Airport
7.0 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at VAR
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VAR airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varna Airport | VAR | 7.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | 79.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | 281.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sofia Airport | SOF | 370.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Varna Airport
Varna · LBWN
Elevation230 ft
Coordinates43.232101, 27.8251
Runways
09 / 27
8258 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP121 MHz
ATIS118.075 MHz
TWR119.5 MHz
Burgas Airport
Burgas · LBBG
Elevation135 ft
Coordinates42.569917, 27.515173
Runways
04 / 22
10499 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP125.1 MHz
ATIS120.95 MHz
TWR118 MHz
Plovdiv International Airport
Plovdiv · LBPD
Elevation597 ft
Coordinates42.067799, 24.8508
Runways
12 / 30
8202 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TWR119.6 MHz
Sofia Airport
Sofia · LBSF
Elevation1742 ft
Coordinates42.696357, 23.417671
Runways
09 / 27
11811 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP123.7 MHz
ATIS124.05 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
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Getting around Varna
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Stops along the route
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Browse 8 ideas for Varna — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna
Directions ↗Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Varna Archaeological Museum
Directions ↗Varna Archaeological Museum is one option for your time in Varna. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Sea Garden (Varna)
Directions ↗Sea Garden (Varna) is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Museum of Medicine History
Directions ↗Museum of Medicine History is one option for your time in Varna. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Stoyan Bachvarov Dramatic Theatre
Directions ↗Stoyan Bachvarov Dramatic Theatre is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Palace of Culture and Sports
Directions ↗Palace of Culture and Sports is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Euxinograd
Directions ↗Euxinograd is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Varna Necropolis
Directions ↗Varna Necropolis is one option for your time in Varna. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Monthly weather in Bulgaria
Plovdiv
329,489 residents
JAN
2 °C
FEB
4 °C
MAR
8 °C
APR
13 °C
MAY
18 °C
JUN
23 °C
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Varna
318,737 residents
JAN
3 °C
FEB
5 °C
MAR
7 °C
APR
11 °C
MAY
16 °C
JUN
22 °C
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