Baltimore to Varna (BWI–VAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Baltimore to Varna
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 5,048 mi 8h 50m nonstop +7h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

BWI–VAR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. CMB leads the route. The flight covers 5,048 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–VAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CMB CMB 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CMB (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to VAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Varna is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · VAR: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Varna.
Distance & Flight Time
5,048 mi / 8,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Bulgaria joined the Schengen area in 2024, so the 90-day clock is now shared with all other Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BWI–VAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Varna route.
Route details
Distance5,048 mi / 8,124 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: VAR
Full nameVarna Airport
IATA / ICAOVAR / LBWN
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to VAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Varna Airport take approximately 8h 50m. The route covers 5,048 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: CMB.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BWI to VAR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NUE and SOF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Varna is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from VAR to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to VAR

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Varna Airport (VAR) are connected by nonstop service from CMB. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to VAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to VAR ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,048 miles (8,124 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via NUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.