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Some information about Varna Airport
Only 8km west of Varna, Varna Airport welcomes and sends off nearly one and a half million passengers a year. The airport services around 12,000 incoming and outgoing flights to and from 100 destniations in 35 countries. Five international airlines operate scheduled flights year-round, and 12 have regular summer lines to and from the airport. Throughout the year, many international airlines offer charter flights to and from the airport. The largest aircraft that can be served by Varna airport is 747.
The airport has a rich history. It was first established in 1948 and the now defunct Terminal 1 opened in 1972.
In 2013, the concessionaire of the airport built and opened a new and modern Terminal 2, an investment which one them the “Investor of the year” award. The new terminal has spacious areas for passengers arriving and departing from the airport, comfortable open spaces, a shopping arcade and is generally a very attractive facility which retains the holiday spirit of the travelers.
For the passengers and for the guests of the airport, there are two cafes, two coffee bars, a fast food restaurant and duty free shop, marketplace for Bulgarian goods and souvenirs and other stores. The airport has a spacious parking lot.
The airport operates around the clock to serve all arriving and departing international and domestic flights. The traffic is quite intense, especially with summer charter flights flying the tourists during the summer season, which starts in March and ends in October.
The operator of Varna Airport launched a program to improve passenger service and satisfaction called “We Care.”
At Varna airport you can rent a car from various rent-a-car companies and can exchange currency. Banking services and medical help are also available.
Some rent-a-car companies in Varna can arrange that the rented car you rented in advance to wait for you at the airport when you arrive, so you don’t waste time and can drive off directly to the resort or other destination to which you are heading.