Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Plovdiv is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your BHX to PDV flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Plovdiv — and maybe even more of Bulgaria if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates BHX to PDV flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.78% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight is ج.م. 3,055. A round-trip ticket is currently ج.م. 13,258. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BHX to PDV by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BHX to PDV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BHX:
Arriving at Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
Step off your Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a handy option a short journey from PDV, make your way to Rodopi Hotel.
Pick up a Plovdiv Airport rental car and explore Plovdiv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Top Rent a Car, Low Cost Cars and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Plovdiv Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to central Plovdiv
Plovdiv Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Plovdiv. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
January is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Plovdiv in April.
The warmest month in Plovdiv is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Plovdiv Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to PDV in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres north-west of Plovdiv, a visit to Sofia will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
If you want to check out another corner of Bulgaria, head for Varna, roughly 290 kilometres north-east of Plovdiv. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key reasons to visit.
