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Connecting route · Germany → Bulgaria

Flights from Cologne to Plovdiv

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Plovdiv. The fastest way is one stop via London or Sofia, about 5h 36m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 36m
CGNPDVSTN

Cologne to Plovdiv at a glance

Fastest journey5h 36mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Sofia

Best ways to fly from Cologne 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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CGN London (STN) PDV
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Thu15:00 CGN15:06 STN1h 39m connection16:45 STN21:36 PDVRyanair
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 36m
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CGN Sofia (SOF) PDV
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Bulgaria Air
Sun22:15 CGN01:19 SOF5h 41m connection07:00 SOF07:23 PDVRyanair + Bulgaria Air
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 08m
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CGN Milan (MXP) PDV
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~5h 55m
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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
1,669 km1,036 miles
Journey time
5h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hPlovdiv vs Cologne
Currency in Plovdiv
USD
Airports
CGN → PDV

Flights from Cologne to Plovdiv: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Plovdiv?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Sofia and Milan. 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 Cologne to Plovdiv?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,669 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Plovdiv?
The best connecting points are London (STN), Sofia (SOF) and Milan (MXP). Ryanair flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Plovdiv?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Plovdiv: Plovdiv International Airport (PDV).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is 1 hour ahead of Cologne.

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