Which airport should I fly into for Stara Zagora?

For long-haul and international flights, Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) is the main gateway near Stara Zagora. The closest airport, Stara Zagora Airport (SZR), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Stara Zagora?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Stara Zagora?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Stara Zagora

The closest airports to Stara Zagora, BG: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Stara Zagora, BG is Stara Zagora Airport (SZR), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SZR	Stara Zagora AirportStara Zagora, Bulgaria	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	Regional
PDV	Plovdiv International AirportPlovdiv, Bulgaria	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 26 min	International
GOZ	Gorna Oryahovitsa AirportGorna Oryahovitsa, Bulgaria	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	Regional
BOJ	Burgas AirportBurgas, Bulgaria	96 mi / 154 km	2 hr 13 min	Regional
AXD	Dimokritos AirportAlexandroupolis, Greece	110 mi / 177 km	2 hr 33 min	Regional
SOF	Sofia AirportSofia, Bulgaria	115 mi / 185 km	2 hr 40 min	Regional
KVA	Alexander the Great International AirportKavala, Greece	117 mi / 189 km	2 hr 44 min	International
VAR	Varna AirportVarna, Bulgaria	124 mi / 199 km	2 hr 52 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) (48 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Stara Zagora. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SZR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SZR saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Stara Zagora is Stara Zagora Airport (SZR), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.