PDVUpdated January 22, 2023

Getting to and from Plovdiv airport

Plovdiv · Bulgaria

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Plovdiv airport (PDV), 12 km from Plovdiv. See also the airport guide for general information.

Bus

BG Prevoz (Tel +359 879 943 828) operates a shuttle service to Plovdiv bus station from outside the Arrivals area, 30 minutes after the arrival of every flight. On the other hand, the shuttles depart from the city towards the airport 2 hours and 30 min. before the departure of each flight.

Timetable and fares

Taxi

Available companies at the enclosure are Taxi 1 (Tel +359 321 912), Perfect Taxi (Tel +359 326 112) and Eco Taxi (Tel +359 326 155). Travel time to the city centre is around 15 minutes.

Book ahead

Private transfer from PDV Rent a car at PDV

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Tips for getting to and from PDV

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Plovdiv airport is 12 km from Plovdiv. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at PDV.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at PDV.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near PDV.
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