Plovdiv International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (PDV)

How to get to Plovdiv International Airport

The historic centre of Plovdiv is approximately 10 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 15-20 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Plovdiv in approximately 15-20 minutes.

By Train

Bulgaria does not have a direct railway connection between the airport and Plovdiv.

By Bus

There is no bus line dedicated to departing or arriving passengers.

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Tips Passenger traffic is limited and predominantly seasonal: always check updated schedules in advance, especially during low season.

Average travel time to PDV

TrainNot available

Shuttle busNot a dedicated service

Taxi / Private hire15-20 minutes

Parking near Plovdiv International Airport

The parking, compact in size, is reachable on foot in a few minutes from the terminal.

It is not guarded but is video-monitored; first 15 minutes free, then 3 euros/hour (doubled from the 2 euros/hour rate as of January 2026), ceiling of 45 euros for 3 days, 46.50 euros for a week.

How to get to Plovdiv from PDV

By Train

Bulgaria does not have a direct rail connection between the airport and Plovdiv.

By Bus

There is no dedicated bus service for flights.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; the meter is standard for trips to the center, approximately 6-8€ (12-15 Bulgarian levs), since the airport is relatively close to the city center.

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Car rental at Plovdiv International Airport

Only a few car rental operators have a desk on arrival.

To rent you need a driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally also the IDP.

Hotels near Plovdiv International Airport

Plovdiv-Krumovo Airport is about 15 km from the centre and has no public transport links: taxis or rental cars remain the only options, with a journey of about 20 minutes. Because of this there's no real "airport" zone, and travelers arriving or departing still end up choosing accommodation in the city. The pedestrian centre around Central Square and the Great Basilica concentrates the chain hotels, while the Kapana district and the Old Town on its hills offer a more intimate alternative, among art galleries and houses of the Bulgarian Revival.

City centre

Centre and Trimontium

Only taxi or rental car from Plovdiv-Krumovo Airport, about 15 km and 20 minutes: there are no direct buses.

Best for: Those who want the pedestrian centre and the Old Town a few minutes' walk away, in a chain hotel with full amenities.

Pros

The DoubleTree is a 3-minute walk from the Great Basilica and 10 from the Old Town
The Ramada Trimontium is 500 metres from the centre and 900 metres from the Kapana district

Cons

No public transport from the airport: a taxi is mandatory both on arrival and departure
The pedestrian streets of the centre are very busy on summer weekends

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Neighbourhood

Kapana and the Old Town

Same taxi journey from the airport to the centre (about 20 minutes), then a few minutes on foot to the district.

Best for: Those who want to stay among art galleries and houses of the Bulgarian Revival, in the pedestrian district of Kapana or on the hill of the Old Town.

Pros

Over 80% of Kapana's streets are pedestrian, with art galleries, workshops and cafés on streets dedicated to old crafts
The Old Town preserves nineteenth-century houses of the Bulgarian Revival, the Roman Theatre and the Ancient Stadium

Cons

Cobbled, uphill streets in the Old Town, impractical with wheeled luggage
Few parking spots on the pedestrian streets for those arriving with a rental car

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Airport services

The airport provides essential services appropriate for its limited and predominantly seasonal traffic.

Shopping & Duty Free

A small retail area features rakia and wines from Thrace, Bulgaria's historic wine region.

Lounges & relaxation

With no VIP lounges, passengers rely on the terminal's bar and restaurant before their flight.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the terminal. There is no mobile phone sales outlet at the airport; for a local SIM, it's better to visit a shop in town.

Families & Children

Families in transit can rely on basic assistance in waiting areas.

Terminal guide

The terminal, not large, takes roughly 5-10 minutes on foot from check-in to gate.

Despite usually fast security checks, it's prudent to arrive with at least 2 hours' buffer.

Map of Plovdiv International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What makes Plovdiv special?

It's among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with a Roman amphitheatre still used for shows and a Renaissance-era old town spread across the city's seven hills.

Q. Are flights to Plovdiv frequent?

No, traffic is limited and mostly charter/seasonal compared to Sofia: always check up-to-date schedules in advance.

Q. How far is Plovdiv's old town from the airport?

Estimates vary between 7 and 14 km depending on the source: a 20-25 minute taxi ride is a good rule of thumb.

Q. Is it better to land in Plovdiv or Sofia to visit the city?

If connections to Plovdiv aren't convenient, Sofia is a good alternative: it's about 150 km away, reachable in just over two hours by car or with regular bus connections.