Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV): what you need to know
Athens and Plovdiv share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Give yourself enough time to make your ATH to PDV flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport. Many travellers pass through Stansted Airport when flying between ATH and PDV.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight is Rs22,726. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs60,672. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ATH to PDV. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ATH to PDV.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
Consider a stay at Rodopi Hotel after your Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight. It's a quick drive from PDV and a great option if you'd like to catch some z's soon after landing.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Plovdiv Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Top Rent a Car, Low Cost Cars or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Plovdiv and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Plovdiv Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to central Plovdiv
Plovdiv Airport to central Plovdiv has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
January is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Plovdiv in April.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Plovdiv Airport for August if you'd like to explore Plovdiv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to PDV in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres north-west of Plovdiv, a trip to Sofia will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
If there's time to check out another well-known 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 key reasons to visit.
