Airport code
VAR — Varna Airport
VAR is the IATA code for Varna Airport, an airport serving Varna, Bulgaria. Its ICAO code is LBWN, and it operates in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 43.2321, 27.8251 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).
Overview
About Varna Airport
Varna Airport is the airport of Varna, the historical maritime capital of Bulgaria. Varna Airport is the third largest airport in Bulgaria. It is located 10 kilometers from the center of Varna near the town of Aksakovo. The airport serves Varna, Golden Sands and northeastern Bulgaria. The busiest season for the airport is from the end of May to the beginning of October.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VAR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LBWN |
| Airport name | Varna Airport |
| City | Varna |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 43.2321 |
| Longitude | 27.8251 |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,258 ft (2,517 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Varna Airport?
The IATA code for Varna Airport is VAR.
What is the ICAO code for Varna Airport?
The ICAO code for Varna Airport is LBWN.
Where is VAR airport located?
Varna Airport (VAR) is located in Varna, Bulgaria.
What time zone is VAR in?
Varna Airport operates in the Europe/Sofia time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to VAR?
The nearest airport to Varna Airport (VAR) is Burgas Airport (BOJ) in Burgas, about 78 km away.
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