Birmingham, West Midlands to Plovdiv (BHX–PDV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Birmingham, West Midlands to Plovdiv
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,427 mi 3h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 0 1-stop hubs

BHX–PDV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,427 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–PDV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to PDV.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Plovdiv from Birmingham, West Midlands

Nearby airports with service to Plovdiv International Airport.
Metric BHX→PDV MAN→PDV LTN→PDV
Distance from BHX – 66 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – 4
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 30m 3h 20m
Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Plovdiv flights · Luton, Luton (LTN) to Plovdiv flights · London, Essex (STN) to Plovdiv flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Plovdiv International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Plovdiv is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
BHX: BST · PDV: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Plovdiv.
Distance & Flight Time
1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Bulgaria now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in BGN).

Direct flights from London to Sofia run about 3 hours 10 minutes. Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), fixed at 1.9558 BGN per EUR 1 (the country plans to adopt the euro). Euros are not legal tender but many hotels and tourist shops accept them. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BHX–PDV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham, West Midlands to Plovdiv route.
Route details
Distance1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
Destination: PDV
Full namePlovdiv International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDV / LBPD
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation597 ft / 182 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHX to PDV flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham Airport to Plovdiv International Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,427 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through . These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Plovdiv is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
Yes, return flights from PDV to BHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, LTN and STN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHX to PDV

Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair.

BHX to PDV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHX to PDV ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,296 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

0 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately hours via hub. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).