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Flights from Athens to Plovdiv
There are no direct flights from Athens to Plovdiv. The fastest way is one stop via Sofia, about 11h 38m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 11h 38m
Athens to Plovdiv at a glance
Fastest journey11h 38mVia Sofia, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sofia
Best ways to fly from Athens to Plovdiv
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ATH Sofia (SOF) PDV
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air
Sun19:45 ATH21:07 SOF9h 53m connection07:00 SOF07:23 PDVSky Express (Greece) + Bulgaria Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 470 km292 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NonePlovdiv vs Athens
- Currency in Plovdiv
- USD
- Airports
- ATH → PDV
Flights from Athens to Plovdiv: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Athens to Plovdiv?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sofia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Athens to Plovdiv?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 470 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Plovdiv?
The best connecting points are Sofia (SOF). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Sofia, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Plovdiv?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Plovdiv: Plovdiv International Airport (PDV).





