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

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FR1876
FR Ryanair
73H
6:45 AM
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12:10 PM
EET
3h 25m
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FR1877
FR Ryanair
73H
12:35 PM
EET
2:00 PM
GMT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Birmingham, West Midlands to Plovdiv
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 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.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–PDV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 1 73H 3h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHX to PDV direction.
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Sat
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to PDV.
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0
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
207
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

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 1 2 7
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 30m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Plovdiv International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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.

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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
Destination: PDV
IATA / ICAOPDV / LBPD
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation597 ft / 182 m

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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BHX to PDV. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
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. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

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).