Cheap flights from Warsaw to Varna

October is the cheapest month to fly from Warsaw to Varna. The Black Sea summer crowds have gone, the water is still warm enough for a swim, and the coast is quiet. July and August are peak: families travel, seats fill early, and the beach towns are busy. September and the start of October are the sweet spot for warm water without the rush, while late autumn, winter and early spring suit a city break in Varna. Fly midweek where you can — Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are calmer than Friday and Sunday. Avoid the days around Christmas, New Year and Easter, when everyone travels at once. Book summer trips well ahead; for October you can usually decide later.

The airline mix on Warsaw to Varna runs from low-cost to full-service. Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta sell seat-only tickets, so a cabin bag, a checked bag and a seat choice are extras you add yourself. Enter Air works the same way when its seats are sold individually. On the full-service side, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline and Braathens Regional Aviation usually mean a change of plane, with a bag and refreshments included in the ticket. If you want the shortest travel day, look for the direct option; if you want one ticket that covers a missed connection, book the whole trip with a single carrier.

Varna Airport is the only airport serving the city, and it sits a short drive from the centre, so the transfer into town is quick outside peak season. Metered taxis and ride-hailing apps wait outside arrivals, and local buses run in through the day. Many coastal hotels arrange their own transfers, which is worth asking about if you land late at night. In July and August the road along the coast slows down, so allow extra time if you are heading on to a resort. Use the official taxi rank or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car, and have your accommodation address ready to show the driver.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Bulgarian

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+359

Internet domain

.bg, .бг

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Varna

323 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Sofia)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which Warsaw airport your ticket uses, since F. Chopin and Modlin are on opposite sides of the city.
• On a low-cost ticket, add up the extras: cabin bag, checked bag and seat selection are not included.
• If your trip is two separate tickets, leave a long buffer for a missed connection, because no airline will rebook you.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card for Bulgaria and check the entry rules for your nationality.
• Book summer travel early and fly midweek if you want a calmer airport and a quieter flight.
• For a quieter trip, look at October, when the coast is still pleasant but the season is over.