London, Essex to Plovdiv (STN–PDV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STN–PDV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Plovdiv from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→PDV | LTN→PDV | BHX→PDV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 20m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · PDV: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, 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.
STN–PDV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to PDV
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
STN to PDV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to PDV ranges from 3 hours 10 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
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via BTS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).