What is the nearest airport to Shumen?

The nearest airport to Shumen is Varna (VAR) Airport which is 73.5 km away. Other nearby airports include Burgas (BOJ) (92.1 km), Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) (151.9 km) and Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) (159.6 km).

How long does it take to get to Shumen from the Airport?

It takes 12h 15m to get from Shumen to Istanbul (IST) Airport.

How do I get to Shumen?

We recommend flying to Istanbul (IST) Airport, which is 269.2 km away from Shumen. The bus via Istanbul Otogari from Istanbul (IST) to Shumen takes 12h 15m.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 71+ hotels available in Shumen.

How to get to Shumen from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	2h 36m
Distance	269 km
Average price	$40
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

2h 36m

Distance

269 km

Average price

$40

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Shumen

The nearest airport to Shumen is Varna (VAR). However, there are better options for getting to Shumen. You can take a bus from Istanbul (IST) to Shumen via Istanbul Otogari in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Shumen hourly. Tickets cost $2 - $4 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

Recommended airport

Istanbul (IST)
1. bus
2. bus
12h 15m
$28–57

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Other nearby airports

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)
1. bus
3h 45m
$20–40
Varna (VAR)
1. train
Fastest
2h 36m
$68–94
Burgas (BOJ)
1. bus
4h 10m
Cheapest
$15–26
Bucharest Baneasa (BBU)
1. bus
4h 51m
$21–37

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Frequently asked questions

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