Birmingham, West Midlands to Plovdiv (BHX–PDV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BHX–PDV had nonstop service from Ryanair, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,427 miles in 3h 25m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Plovdiv from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→PDV | MAN→PDV | LTN→PDV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 66 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 30m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · PDV: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Plovdiv.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to PDV
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) had nonstop service from Ryanair, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BHX to PDV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to PDV is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,296 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).