Traveling from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV): what you need to know
Varna and Plovdiv are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your VAR to PDV flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Varna Airport (VAR) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
At the moment, AED 430 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Varna Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 871. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from VAR to PDV, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Varna Airport to Plovdiv Airport.
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Handy information about Varna Airport (VAR)
70.29% of flights that leave from Varna Airport land at their destination on time.
Varna Airport is about 10 kilometers from central Varna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Varna Airport to Plovdiv Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to VAR:
Arriving at Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
Consider staying at Rodopi Hotel after your Varna Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight. It's only a short drive from PDV and a comfy option if you're eager to catch some z's soon after landing.
Explore without limits with a Plovdiv Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Top Rent a Car, Low Cost Cars or Sixt and discover more of Plovdiv and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Plovdiv Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to central Plovdiv
From Plovdiv Airport, Plovdiv is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
January is the busiest month for flights from Varna Airport to Plovdiv Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Plovdiv in April.
Book your flight from Varna Airport to Plovdiv Airport for August if you want to visit Plovdiv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VAR to PDV in January. Average temperatures are between -9ºC (16ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
You've done Plovdiv, now it's time to explore other corners of Bulgaria. Journey about 129 kilometers north-west to Sofia to check off its top attractions. From National Palace of Culture to Boyana Church and City Garden, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Varna is another favorite destination in Bulgaria and is around 290 kilometers north-east of Plovdiv. No journey is complete without a visit to Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза).
