Travelling from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Varna and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you want to get going early, opt for the 03:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:10 with Turkish Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your VAR to IST flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is ج.م. 3,072. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ج.م. 10,157. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from VAR to IST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from VAR to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
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Handy information about Varna Airport (VAR)
Varna Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from VAR touch down on schedule 88% of the time.
Varna Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Varna. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to VAR:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you have a late Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VAR to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
