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PDV Plovdiv International Airport

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Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) serves Plovdiv, about 13 km southeast of Plovdiv. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPDV
ICAOLBPD
ServesPlovdiv
From centre13 km
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation182 m

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The airport in numbers

Plovdiv International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Plovdiv International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 221,721 passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
221,721
as of 2022
Elevation
182 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
HNA Group
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Plovdiv International Airport to Plovdiv

The airport is about 13 km southeast of Plovdiv, about 27 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Sofia (SOF): the M4 metro line straight from Terminal 2 to the centre — cheap and fast. Varna, Burgas: a bus.

Taxi & apps: Take only a taxi from the regulated OK Supertrans desk, or the Yellow!/Maxim apps. Avoid cabs with suspicious tariff stickers. Estimated fare to the centre: лв12–лв18.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~19 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~27 minлв12–лв18
Private transfer~27 minfixed upfront
Car rental~27 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From PDV to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Stara Zagora77 km81 minлв66–лв105
Veliko Tarnovo129 km136 minлв111–лв176
Sofia144 km151 minлв123–лв196
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Plovdiv International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~лв12–лв18 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Plovdiv ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Plovdiv International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Plovdiv International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Plovdiv International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Plovdiv shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Plovdiv International Airport to the centre of Plovdiv?
Sofia (SOF): the M4 metro line straight from Terminal 2 to the centre — cheap and fast. Varna, Burgas: a bus. The airport is about 13 km southeast of Plovdiv, about 27 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Plovdiv International Airport to Plovdiv?
Roughly лв12–лв18 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Plovdiv International Airport?
Take only a taxi from the regulated OK Supertrans desk, or the Yellow!/Maxim apps. Avoid cabs with suspicious tariff stickers.
What's the cheapest way from Plovdiv International Airport to Plovdiv?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sofia (SOF): the M4 metro line straight from Terminal 2 to the centre — cheap and fast. Varna, Burgas: a bus.
Can I get from Plovdiv International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sofia (SOF): the M4 metro line straight from Terminal 2 to the centre — cheap and fast. Varna, Burgas: a bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Plovdiv International Airport?
About 2 destinations, including London, Hahn. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Plovdiv International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Plovdiv International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Plovdiv International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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