Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Plovdiv is two hours ahead of Manchester and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your MAN to PDV flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Plovdiv (and then exploring more of Bulgaria!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With an impressive 90.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for MAN to PDV flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
Currently, ₹ 4,314 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 8,627. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAN to PDV, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAN to PDV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Manchester Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
After your Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport flight has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Rodopi Hotel is a convenient option that's not too far from PDV.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Plovdiv Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Top Rent a Car, Low Cost Cars or Sixt and find adventure across Plovdiv and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Plovdiv Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to central Plovdiv
Plovdiv Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Plovdiv. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
January is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Plovdiv in April.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Plovdiv Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Plovdiv, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to PDV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Bulgaria
Plovdiv has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Bulgaria just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres north-west of Plovdiv, a trip to Sofia will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like National Palace of Culture, Boyana Church and City Garden.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Bulgaria, consider Varna, about 290 kilometres north-east of Plovdiv. Park Asparuhovo - Asparuhovo sea garden, Dormition of theotokos Cathedral and Sunset viewpoint (място за гледане на Залеза) are highlights.
