London, Essex to Varna (STN–VAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between STN and VAR. Nearest airports to STN with scheduled service: London Luton Airport (LTN, 26 mi) · London City Airport (LCY, 27 mi) · London Southend Airport (SEN, 29 mi)
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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
BER Berlin 4h 55m FRRK → SRW6 Berlin (BER) to Varna flights
SOF Sofia 5h 10m FR → A3AFAZ Sofia (SOF) to Varna flights
PRG Prague 5h 40m FRRK → QS Prague (PRG) to Varna flights
FCO Rome 6h LS → W4 Rome (FCO) to Varna flights
IST Istanbul 6h 13m TK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Varna flights
WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki 6h 50m FR → W6 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki (WMI) to Varna flights
BUD Budapest 7h 30m FR → W6 Budapest (BUD) to Varna flights
EIN Eindhoven 8h 35m FR → W6 Eindhoven (EIN) to Varna flights
NUE Nuremberg 8h 50m FR → W6 Nuremberg (NUE) to Varna flights
WRO Wrocław 9h 20m FR → W6 Wrocław (WRO) to Varna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
London, Essex to Varna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between STN and VAR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for STN to VAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BER ~4h 55m SOF ~5h 10m BRQ ~5h 20m CGN ~5h 25m PRG ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,325
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 London, Essex

Nearby airports with service to Varna Airport.
Metric STN→VAR LTN→VAR
Distance from STN – 26 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 5
Luton, Luton (LTN) to Varna flights
Airports within 200 miles of STN with service to Varna Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Varna is 2 hours ahead of London, Essex.
STN: BST · VAR: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 8:00 PM in Varna.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Bulgaria now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in BGN).

Direct flights from London to Sofia run about 3 hours 10 minutes. Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), fixed at 1.9558 BGN per EUR 1 (the country plans to adopt the euro). Euros are not legal tender but many hotels and tourist shops accept them. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

STN–VAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London, Essex to Varna route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
Destination: VAR
Full nameVarna Airport
IATA / ICAOVAR / LBWN
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STN to VAR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Berlin Brandenburg, Sofia and Václav Havel.
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 2 hours ahead of London, Essex.
Nearby alternatives include LTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Sofia and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).