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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sofia to Varna:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 7:50 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 9:35 pm.

The flight takes about 50m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sofia to Varna.

A nonstop flight from Sofia to Varna takes 50m, covering 226 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Sofia to Varna range from $134 to $172, with an average of $154 over the past 12 months. Anything below $134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $154 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $154 round-trip, compared to $419 via a layover through Vienna Intl (VIE).

Bulgaria Air is the only airline operating Sofia to Varna flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Bulgaria Air and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-100 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sofia to Varna flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $125 to $839. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sofia to Varna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Varna Airport (VAR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Top Rent-A-Car
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• Low Cost Cars
• Sixt
• Europcar

Flights from Sofia to Varna usually depart from Sofia (SOF) and arrive at Varna (VAR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sofia to Varna route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 05m.

Most connecting flights from Sofia to Varna pass through Vienna Intl (VIE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Sofia to Varna. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $150 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $162, a difference of $12.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Bulgaria Air operates flights between Sofia and Varna.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Bulgaria Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can use a bus as the airport is well connected to the bus system. City buses 84 and 184 connect the airport to General Gurko Street. Bus 384 connects SOF to Druzhba. Normally, it takes between 25 to 40 minutes to get to the airport depending on the station and time of day. If you are staying at a hotel, you can use the shuttle, which could be free if the hotel is close enough to the airport. Alternatively, you could use Metro Line 1, which connects the airport to the city. The ride takes roughly 18 minutes. Trains here operate between 5:30 am and 12 am.

If you wish to have adequate rest before your flight at SOF, you can book into the Ibis Sofia Airport, which is only a 10min walk distance from the airport. In addition, the hotel provides a 24h free shuttle to the airport if you don't want to walk. You can also book at the Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel, which offers a free airport shuttle between 5 am and 9 am.

Once at VAR, you can relax at the VIP/Business Lounge, located airside at terminal 2, ground floor in front of gate 1. Access is granted to all passengers when they pay at the door or have a membership program.

Car rental services are available at Terminal 1, Arrivals Hall. The car rental agencies include Europcar, SIXT, Top Rent-a-Car, Hertz, Choice Rent-a-Car, Avis, and Motor-Pfohe Rent a Car.