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Flights from Plovdiv to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Plovdiv to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via London or Bratislava, about 5h 00m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 35m
PDVCGNSTN

Plovdiv to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey4h 35mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Bratislava

Best ways to fly from Plovdiv to Cologne

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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PDV London (STN) CGN
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Mon21:15 PDV22:30 STN0h 45m connection23:15 STN01:15 CGNRyanair
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 00m
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2
PDV Bratislava (BTS) CGN
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 35m
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3
PDV Sofia (SOF) CGN
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~5h 34m
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4
PDV Milan (MXP) CGN
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Eurowings
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
4h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hCologne vs Plovdiv
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
PDV → CGN

Flights from Plovdiv to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Plovdiv to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Bratislava and 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 Plovdiv to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,669 km.
Where do you change planes between Plovdiv and Cologne?
The best connecting points are London (STN), Bratislava (BTS), Sofia (SOF) and Milan (MXP). Ryanair flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Plovdiv and Cologne?
Plovdiv: Plovdiv International Airport (PDV). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Cologne?
Cologne is 1 hour behind Plovdiv.

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