About Plovdiv Airport
Krumovo Airport was opened in 1928, for flight training and test flights in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The first scheduled civilian flight was made to Sofia in 1947. In 1965, the airport was enlarged with a new terminal building being built and at the same time managed to become the airport with the most air cargo transportation. In 1982, Krumovo Airport first international flight took place and is used by two million passengers every year.
Getting to the City Center from Plovdiv Airport
Situated in the middle of Bulgaria, Plovdiv is at a crossroads connecting Switzerland, Germany and Istanbul. Plovdiv, an important agricultural center thanks to its fertile and arable lands, also hosts the factories of the world's leading companies with governmental incentives. It is possible to come across many historic museums as well as mosques, museums and temples on the streets of the city that hosted tens of civilizations for thousands of years through the human history. The oldest building in Plovdiv is the Roman Theater, which is a legacy of the Romans. Known for its historical and natural beauties, the city has become a frequently visited place by the tourists. Plovdiv also serves international passengers through Krumovo Airport. Its geographical location makes Plovdiv a center between the east and west. Thanks to the luxury highways, you can also travel to different cities in Bulgaria by your car in addition to intercity bus services. Almost everybody in the city has a car. Taxis also serve throughout the day. The distance between Krumovo Airport and the city center is about 15 kilometers. The transportation alternatives you can prefer at the airport are limited. You can only reach the city center by taking a taxi or renting a car. As there is no public transportation service at the airport, the most preferred option is compulsorily taxi. It takes about 20 minutes to travel from Krumovo airport to the city center by taxi service, which provided by four different companies. You can reserve a taxi in advance by filling out a form on internet. Hertz, Choice, Firefly and Thrifty provide car rental service 24 hours a day at the airport. You can go from the airport to the city center by renting a car other than taking a taxi. Car rental companies offer many comfortable and affordable cars in their fleet.Taxi
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Getting to Plovdiv Airport from the City Center
In Plovdiv, transportation to the airport is provided by the taxis that are easily available all day and the rental cars that you need to book in advance.
Taxi
Day-rate and night tariff are different in taxi services in Plovdiv. It is important that the drivers are well-trained and they can speak English. It would be useful to check if the taximeter is active when you get in the taxi.
Rent a car
The car rental companies that you can contact through internet or by phone make it easy to rent a car. Getting a taxi is easier and it may not be preferred to rent a car considering the heavy traffic in Bulgaria.
Airport Information
Not only regional, but also international flights (to London) are arranged at Krumovo Airport, which is located in Plovdiv - the culture city of Bulgaria. The airport, which offers limited transportation options, has ample parking spaces for those traveling by their car. The medium-sized airport, which serves in a single terminal building, offers many services for the convenience of the passengers.
There are lounges for business meetings, a church for worshipers, cafés and fast-food places for those who want to eat. Besides these, ATMs, free internet that can be accessed throughout the airport building and a baby-care room are among other services provided at the airport.
