Bulgaria · International airport
Varna Airport (VAR)
Varna Airport is an international airport serving Varna (Varna Province), Bulgaria. Its IATA code is VAR and its ICAO code is LBWN. It has one runway, 2,517 m long.
- IATAVAR
- ICAOLBWN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- VAR
- ICAO code
- LBWN
- City
- Varna
- Region / province
- Varna Province
- Country / territory
- Bulgaria
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 43.2321° N, 27.8251° E
- Elevation
- 70 m (230 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Sofia (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,517 m (8,258 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,517 m8,258 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,024 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,460 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,284 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.000 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.075 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Varna Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Varna through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Bulgaria
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | 78 km |
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | 276 km |
| Sofia Airport | SOF | 364 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Varna Airport?
The IATA code of Varna Airport is VAR and its ICAO code is LBWN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Varna Airport located?
Varna Airport is in Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria, at coordinates 43.2321° N, 27.8251° E and an elevation of 70 m (230 ft).
How far is Varna Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Varna Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,284 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,460 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,024 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Varna Airport?
The longest runway at Varna Airport is 2,517 m (8,258 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Varna Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Varna Airport (VAR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.