To Plovdiv flight information
Arrival airport |
Plovdiv Airport |
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Time zone |
UTC+3 |
Currency |
Bulgarian Lev (BGN) |
Low season |
January |
High season |
July |
Spoken languages |
Bulgarian |
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Plovdiv is a city in Bulgaria. With a population of 348 000 it is the 2nd city in Bulgaria.
The closest airport to Plovdiv is Plovdiv Airport (PDV), which is 6 km from the city centre.
Plovdiv has a humid subtropical climate with warm and mostly clear summers and very cold, snowy, and partly cloudy winters. The average temperature in summer is 26°C with highs of 31°C. In winter, average temperature is 10°C with lows of -3°C.
Plovdiv is well known for its massive amphitheatre in the centre of its Old Town with popular tourist attractions including Plovdiv Old Town, Park Tsar Simeon and Ethnographic Museum. Famous local dishes include Meshana skara, a traditional Bulgarian meal consisting of a platter full of meat and sides. The platter should contain one kyufte, one pork steak, one kebapche, and one pork skewer. The meat is usually accompanied by french fries, lyutenitsa, and bean salad with onions. Other famous local dishes include Shopska salad, a Bulgarian cold salad popular throughout Southeastern Europe. This is Bulgaria's most famous dish and national salad. The ingredients used were chosen in part because they resemble the three colors of the Bulgarian flag, and thus would evoke a nationals.
Plovdiv Airport
Plovdiv Airport, also called Plovdiv Krumovo Airport, lies 12 km to the southeast of Plovdiv. It is the second-biggest city in Bulgaria. This regional airport experiences the most traffic during winter, December to March. This is due to flights from the UK and Germany to the most famous Bulgarian ski resorts: Bansko, Pamporovo, and Borovets. For transport to the city, a private shuttle operates from Hristo Botev Blvd, while taxis remain a convenient option.
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When is the best time to visit Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, it is a delight to visit year-round, although the best times start in April and end in October. July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures reaching 32°C. If you prefer milder weather and fewer tourists, then the shoulder months of July to October are the best time to go. During this period, you can enjoy comfortable temperatures, but it's also the time when a full program of cultural activities takes place in this city, especially since Plovdiv has the status of a European Capital of Culture. Whether it is a skiing excursion or a relaxing summer beach holiday you are seeking, Plovdiv is an excellent gateway to the attractions in Bulgaria.
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