Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Plovdiv is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
You can choose from three weekly Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 15:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your STN to PDV flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Plovdiv (and maybe even some other great parts of Bulgaria!). Check out the direct flights from Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates STN to PDV flights, with 70.59% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
Right now, 18 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 37 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from STN to PDV by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STN to PDV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights departing from Stansted Airport, 64.73% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
Get off your Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short journey from PDV, consider Rodopi Hotel.
Go where the road takes you with a Plovdiv Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Top Rent a Car, Low Cost Cars or Sixt and find adventure across Plovdiv and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Plovdiv Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to central Plovdiv
Plovdiv Airport to the centre of Plovdiv has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
January is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Plovdiv in April.
When reserving your flight from Stansted Airport to Plovdiv Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Plovdiv, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STN to PDV sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you should also see. About 129 kilometres north-west of Plovdiv, a trip to Sofia will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
If there's time to check out another major destination in 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 the start of reasons to visit.