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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EW742
EW Eurowings
320
6:45 AM
CEST T1
10:20 AM
EEST
2h 35m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW743
EW Eurowings
73H
9:20 AM
EEST
11:10 AM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
VIE Vienna 4h 30m EWFRNH AZOS Vienna (VIE) to Varna flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 5h 15m FRSRR W6 Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Varna flights
IST Istanbul 5h 30m TK 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Varna flights
BER Berlin 5h 40m EWSRR SRW6 Berlin (BER) to Varna flights
SOF Sofia 6h 15m FR A3AFAZ Sofia (SOF) to Varna flights
MUC Munich 6h 25m AZBTEW 4YLH Munich (MUC) to Varna flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 18m EWFR W6 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Varna flights
FCO Rome 10h 10m AZEW W4 Rome (FCO) to Varna flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 2m ACEWLX WK Zurich (ZRH) to Varna flights
LIS Lisbon ~8h 58m EWFR Lisbon (LIS) to Varna flights
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Köln (Cologne) to Varna
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,102 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

CGN–VAR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 1,102 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–VAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings 5 320 2h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to VAR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to VAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,238
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.

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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 5 6
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 38m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Varna Airport.

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.

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
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
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

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 operates flights from CGN to VAR: Eurowings.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Il Caravaggio and İstanbul.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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