Plovdiv to London, Essex (PDV–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
7M8
12:40 PM
EEST
2:05 PM
BST
3h 25m
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FR1836
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:05 AM
BST
12:15 PM
EEST
3h 10m
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Plovdiv to London, Essex
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,335 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind 3 1-stop hubs

PDV–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDV–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 7M8 3h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDV to STN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDV to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
192
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Plovdiv

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric PDV→STN SOF→STN SKG→STN
Distance from PDV – 85 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 4 17 6
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 15m 3h 20m
Sofia (SOF) to London, Essex flights · Thessaloniki (SKG) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDV with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Plovdiv.
PDV: EEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Plovdiv, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
Facts

PDV–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Plovdiv to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: PDV
Full namePlovdiv International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDV / LBPD
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Elevation597 ft / 182 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDV to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Plovdiv International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,335 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PDV to STN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOF, BTS and MXP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Plovdiv.
Yes, return flights from STN to PDV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SOF and SKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDV to STN

Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDV to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDV to STN ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sofia (SOF) and Thessaloniki (SKG).