Transfers to and from Varna Airport (VAR)
Book airport transfers and shuttle services — private cars, shared rides and parking shuttles
Varna Airport sits about 10 kilometres from the city centre, and with no direct public transport link to the terminal, most passengers arrive by private car, taxi, or pre-booked transfer. If you have parked off-site, your car park shuttle will cover the last stretch; if you are arriving from the city or connecting from elsewhere in Bulgaria, the transfer options below are worth considering. This page covers the main ways to get between VAR and the city — and how to arrange a private transfer in advance through our booking partner.
Getting from the City to the Airport
The most practical options for travelling between Varna city centre and VAR are a pre-booked private transfer, a taxi from the airport taxi rank, or a rideshare app. The journey is typically 15 to 20 minutes outside rush hour and closer to 30 minutes during peak summer traffic.
Public transport to the terminal itself is limited. City bus services cover some of the route but do not serve the terminal directly, which means a combination of bus and taxi or a walk for the last section. For most travellers with luggage, a direct private transfer or taxi is more practical.
Pre-Booked Private Transfers
Booking a private transfer in advance is the most reliable option when your arrival or departure time is fixed. Unlike a taxi or rideshare, a pre-booked driver knows your flight time, can track delays, and is committed to meeting you at the terminal on arrival.
The booking widget on this page connects you to GetTransfer, a transfer platform operating in over 150 countries. You can book a door-to-door service from any address in Varna or the surrounding region to the terminal, or arrange an airport pickup on arrival. Both options allow you to choose your vehicle type and review driver ratings before confirming.
For groups or travellers with significant luggage, pre-booking also lets you select a vehicle size that fits your party without negotiating on the spot.
Parking Shuttles from Off-Site Car Parks
If you are using one of the off-site parking operators near VAR — East Rent, V Park, iRent, or Top Parking — a free shuttle to the terminal is included with your booking. These shuttles run on demand: you call or message when you are ready, and the operator arranges collection from the lot or the terminal depending on the direction of travel.
Shuttle journey times are typically 10 to 15 minutes. In peak summer periods, particularly July and August when VAR handles the highest volume of charter flights, it is worth calling ahead to confirm pickup timing so you can account for it when planning your departure to the airport.
Taxis from Varna Airport
Official taxis operate from a designated rank outside the arrivals exit. Varna's taxi market has a range of operators; using the official rank or a licensed company that can provide a printed receipt is generally advisable. Fixed-rate services from the airport to central Varna are available from some operators.
If you arrange a taxi app from the arrivals hall, confirm the meeting point clearly — the pickup area for apps may differ from the official taxi rank, and the terminal layout at VAR is compact enough that confusion between the two can cost time.
Car Rental at VAR
Several international and local car rental companies maintain desks inside the terminal building. All the major networks operate at VAR, with seasonal availability. Picking up a rental car from the terminal is straightforward, and the drive out of the airport connects directly to the main road toward Varna city centre.
If you plan to use a rental car and park it at the terminal for the duration of your trip, the official Fraport Bulgaria car parks are the most practical option — the walk between Terminal 2 and either car park is short, and no shuttle is needed.