# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Varna (VAR)

> 230 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 230 km / 143 mi / 124 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 160° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 07:57 in Istanbul, it's 07:57 in Varna)
- **Elevation difference**: 95 ft (VAR is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Varna Airport (VAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/var-varna-varna-airport/1ef266df-4387-640c-8d1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Varna, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBWN
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 43.230000, 27.830000
- Elevation: 230 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Varna Airport (VAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/var-varna-varna-airport/1ef266df-4387-640c-8d1a-06bb2780ed98)
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