Köln (Cologne) to Varna (CGN–VAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SOF Sofia 4h 10m FR → A3AFAZ Sofia (SOF) to Varna flights
VIE Vienna 4h 40m EWFRNH → AZOS Vienna (VIE) to Varna flights
BER Berlin 4h 40m EW → SRW6 Berlin (BER) to Varna flights
IST Istanbul 5h 33m TK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Varna flights
FCO Rome 6h AZEW → W4 Rome (FCO) to Varna flights
AYT Antalya 6h 20m 4MEWFH → XC Antalya (AYT) to Varna flights
BUD Budapest 8h 35m EW → W6 Budapest (BUD) to Varna flights
MUC Munich 11h 39m AZBTEW → 4YLH Munich (MUC) to Varna flights
ZRH Zurich 14h ACEWLX → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Varna flights
BCN Barcelona 16h 33m EWFR → W6 Barcelona (BCN) to Varna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Köln (Cologne) to Varna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,102 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

CGN–VAR had nonstop service from Eurowings, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,102 miles in 2h 35m.

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All flights from Varna (VAR) Varna to Köln (Cologne) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CGN–VAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings 4 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to VAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SOF ~4h 10m VIE ~4h 40m BER ~4h 40m PRG ~4h 45m BOJ ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,618
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Varna from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Varna Airport.
Metric CGN→VAR DUS→VAR DTM→VAR
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 7
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 40m 2h 45m
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Varna flights · Dortmund (DTM) to Varna flights · Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to Varna flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Varna Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Varna is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · VAR: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Varna.
Distance & Flight Time
1,102 mi / 1,774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Bulgaria are both EU members. German citizens can enter Bulgaria with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Germany to Bulgaria no longer go through passport control. Land borders still have checks for now. German nationals can live and work in Bulgaria without permits. For stays over 3 months, register at the local Migration Directorate office. Healthcare is covered through the EHIC card.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–VAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Varna route.
Route details
Distance1,102 mi / 1,774 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: VAR
Full nameVarna Airport
IATA / ICAOVAR / LBWN
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to VAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Varna Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,102 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CGN to VAR: Eurowings. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sofia, Vienna and Berlin Brandenburg.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to VAR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Varna is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from VAR to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, DTM and HHN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGN to VAR

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Varna Airport (VAR) had nonstop service from Eurowings, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CGN to VAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to VAR is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,102 miles (1,774 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sofia, Vienna and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Dortmund (DTM) and Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN).