SZR Stara Zagora Airport
Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) serves Stara Zagora, about 6 km south of Stara Zagora. 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.
Getting from Stara Zagora Airport to Stara Zagora
The airport is about 6 km south of Stara Zagora, about 19 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: лв6–лв10.
Tipping: Round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~15 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~19 min | лв6–лв10 | |
| Private transfer | ~19 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~19 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From SZR 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veliko Tarnovo | 78 km | 82 min | лв67–лв107 |
| Plovdiv | 78 km | 82 min | лв67–лв107 |
| Burgas | 150 km | 157 min | лв128–лв204 |
Which way suits you from Stara Zagora Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~лв6–лв10 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 Stara Zagora ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Stara Zagora 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.
Hotels near Stara Zagora Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026