Travelling from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia Airport (SOF): what you need to know
Plovdiv and Sofia are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your PDV to SOF flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport. Many passengers pass through Stansted Airport when flying between PDV and SOF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Sofia Airport (SOF)
£38 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport flight. A return flight starts at £137. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from PDV to SOF, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PDV to SOF.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport.
Handy information about Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Plovdiv Airport, 53.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Plovdiv Airport is around 9 miles from central Plovdiv. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport off to an easy start. Only a quick drive from PDV, spend the night in Rodopi Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Sofia Airport (SOF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SOF instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sofia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Surprice or NU Car Rentals to explore Sofia and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sofia Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Sofia Airport (SOF) to central Sofia
Sofia Airport to the centre of Sofia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sofia Airport (SOF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sofia in April.
Book your flight from Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sofia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDV to SOF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Sofia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bulgaria just waiting to be explored. Around 80 miles south-east of Sofia, a trip to Plovdiv will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv Roman Theatre and Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe.
If there's time to check out another corner of Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 240 miles east of Sofia. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are key highlights.
