Choosing where to go to relax in the summer, many Russians stop at Bulgaria, because this country is geographically close to our country, and its inhabitants are close in their mentality to the Russians.
Bulgaria is a great country for a summer holiday and its capital is a great city to visit
The resort in Varna is one of the oldest and at the same time the most popular resorts in Bulgaria. It is constantly growing and developing. The main reasons why tourists willingly visit Varna are clean beaches, a huge number of attractions, many cinema halls, theaters, museums, a large number of cultural events and festivals. In other words, even with a strong desire, tourists will not be able to get bored while in Varna.
The climate of this city is very mild, very comfortable to be in, and the sea air is good for he alth.
Not far (7.5 km) from the center of the capital of Bulgaria there is an airport that is very attractive for charter companies in terms of partnership.
Why is Varna Airport so attractive for cooperation? The main reason for such popularity
First of all, it is very conveniently located. It is its strategically advantageous location andthe proximity of popular Bulgarian resorts makes it attractive for cooperation with many charter companies.
Refurbished in 2012, the airport served 11,000 flights with over a million passengers in that year alone.
Flights to which aircraft operate from this airport
Varna Airport operates flights to a large number of destinations. Round the clock and all year round, it sends and receives aircraft to hundreds of destinations in various cities from 35 countries. If we talk about Russian cities, then these are Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Krasnodar, and others. Speaking about foreign countries - Kyiv, Frankfurt, Minsk, Warsaw, Yerevan and many, many other cities of European countries and states belonging to the CIS.
Although the airport operates year-round, the main load falls on the summer period. Accordingly, at this time, the number of destinations and flights is increasing. On summer days, the airport serves hundreds of flights daily. The peak is in August and early September.
What other services can airport visitors expect?
Varna Airport has the following infrastructure:
- restaurants;
- bars;
- cafe;
- various shops, including duty free;
- currency exchange;
- various travel agencies through which you can book city tours and get many other services;
- luggage packing item;
- VIP- andmeeting rooms;
- rest rooms for mother and child;
- call a taxi.
In addition, you can rent a car at the airport in the Bulgarian capital. The airport has been providing this service since 2003. For example, Top Rent a Car offers a similar service. The office of this organization is located near the information and reference service. In addition to providing a car rental service, this company can meet a person and deliver him to a hotel for free.
How to get to this airport?
Usually, tourists who come to rest in Varna are provided with a transfer "Varna airport - hotel" and back. It is organized either by tour operators, or by the hotel itself, or both cooperate in providing this service.
However, not all tourists go to Bulgaria through a travel agency, some of them come to the capital "on their own". Such guests of the Bulgarian capital can use the bus. It stops between terminals 1 and 2, in front of the car park. Bus "Varna Airport - Golden Sands" goes through the city center and the Cathedral. We are talking about the regular bus number 409. You can get from the city center to the resort complexes by buses No. 8, 9, 109. They go every day, starting from 5-45 and ending at 23-00. The intervals between bus arrivals are approximately 15 minutes. Tickets are purchased on the buses themselves, from conductors.
How else can I get to and from this airport?
Also, you can get from the airport to the place you need usingTaxi. This is a more acceptable way to get in the right direction if you have a lot of luggage with you. Parking is located near Terminal 4, which houses the international arrivals area. If we talk about the fare for a taxi, it ranges from 3 to 8 euros. Many carriers charge a certain amount for particularly popular destinations. You can get to the city from the airport in about 15-30 minutes.
How many hotels are located near Varna Airport?
There are several dozens of hotels near Varna Airport for “every taste and budget”. For example, there are many positive reviews about the 4-star Golden Tulip Varna Hotel. Cozy and spacious rooms, free internet, very friendly staff, fitness room, spa…. What else does a traveler need?
There's also a lot of talk about the 4-star Mimosa Hotel & Spa. Reviews about this hotel are very controversial, but it is extremely rare to please everyone, and such a "scatter" of opinions should not be surprising.
In general, going on vacation to Bulgaria, you should weigh the pros and cons about which hotel to choose.
What do tourists who have already come to Varna airport say?
Reviews of tourists about this airport are mostly positive. According to them, it is quite small, but at the same time cozy. Many comment on the friendliness of the staff. Someone even suggests that they are just lucky, and employees have a good mood on the very day on which tourists go therearrive. This would have been possible if the friendliness of the workers had not been noted by several people. That is, the airport staff is always friendly.
Another plus, which not every airport can boast of, is an open terrace overlooking the runway. On it you can wait for your flight, drink coffee, watch the airport work, this well-functioning mechanism.
That is, after passing through passport control, tourists can breathe fresh air.
Prices in duty-free shops, according to tourists, are quite reasonable. Perhaps the range of some products is not very large, but is this a big drawback?
Already after passing through passport control, you can go to McDonald's, take the children to ride the rides, adults can relax in massage chairs. All of this comes at a very reasonable price. You can sit in a massage chair for 3 minutes, but even this will reduce the stress that accompanies any flight.
Interestingly, at the airport in places of congestion of tourists, sheets with funny jokes are hung. Of course, this is just a trifle, but it is very uplifting, and not every airport can boast of such seemingly insignificant advantages.
The execution of all necessary documents, according to tourists, is quite fast, although the check is thorough, and you need to be prepared for this.
If we talk about the shortcomings of this airport, there are none in recent reviews, all negative comments are dated the year beforeyear and earlier. Previously, there was a long passport control, difficulties in finding luggage, stuffiness. Now there is none of that. As already mentioned, the city of Varna and, accordingly, the airport are developing and learning from their mistakes.
In general, if you want to know more about Varna Airport, the photos of this place will also tell you a lot.
