Cheap flights from Manchester to Plovdiv
Travelers choose this path for direct connections to one of Bulgaria's oldest cities without the hassle of layovers. You can book cheap flights from Manchester to Plovdiv on a service that operates straight through without requiring a transfer. The route is served by Ryanair, which flies non-stop between Manchester International and Krumovo airport.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RyanairFR | direct | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 9 Nov 2026 | from $28 | Search 9 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 28 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $28.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $107 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $28 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $67 | 14 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $62 | 30 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $39 | 8 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $83 | 20 Mar 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Manchester International MAN | 14 km |
| Plovdiv | Krumovo PDV | 12 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Planning around the low season helps secure better fares on this route since summer brings more visitors to the region. February stands out as the cheapest month to fly when travel demand is generally lower across Europe. Prices are also visible for the months of October through March, covering late autumn and winter periods. Booking well ahead of school breaks or the Christmas holiday usually yields better value than last-minute searches.
Airlines and what to expect
Ryanair provides direct service between Manchester International and Krumovo without requiring a change of planes. Tickets on this carrier cover the flight itself, with any extra requirements such as baggage or seat selection handled separately during the booking process. This approach allows you to pay only for the travel components you actually need while keeping base fares lower.
Arriving — Plovdiv
Krumovo airport serves the region with a compact layout that keeps waiting times to a minimum upon arrival. The terminal is small enough to navigate quickly, meaning you can collect your belongings and head into town without long queues. Travelers often find it easy to reach Plovdiv from this gateway using local buses or taxis, which operate regularly outside the arrivals hall.
Before you go: Bulgaria
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Power sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Emergency number
- 112
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +359
- Internet domain
- .bg, .бг
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Plovdiv
- 334 k (2025)
- Time zone
- UTC+02 (Europe/Sofia)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify which travel documents you need to enter Bulgaria before you pack your bags for the trip.
- Confirm exactly what baggage is included in your Ryanair ticket and add checked luggage if needed during booking.
- Check the arrival airport name at Krumovo to ensure your taxi or transfer destination matches the correct location.
- Look at the price calendar to see how fares shift between the cheaper months of February and the winter period.
- Confirm your itinerary shows Ryanair as the carrier since only this airline operates direct flights on this route.
Frequently asked questions
Manchester – Plovdiv: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $28. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Manchester – Plovdiv: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Ryanair.
Manchester – Plovdiv: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Plovdiv?
The distance is about 2,355 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 3 h 19 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Manchester – Plovdiv?
Manchester: Manchester International (MAN). Plovdiv: Krumovo (PDV).
What is the time difference between Manchester and Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is 2 h ahead of Manchester.
Manchester — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Ryanair | direct | 22 Nov 2026 | from $21 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 7 Nov 2026 | from $34 |
| Bucharest | Ryanair | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $48 |
| Rome | Ryanair | direct | 12 Dec 2026 | from $49 |
| Budapest | Ryanair | direct | 4 Jan 2027 | from $50 |
| Antalya | Corendon Airlines | direct | 2 Nov 2026 | from $65 |
| Warsaw | Ryanair | direct | 23 Dec 2026 | from $211 |
| Burgas | British Airways | with a stop | 31 Oct 2026 | from $442 |
| Chisinau | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | with a stop | 19 Dec 2026 | from $663 |
Plovdiv — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Ryanair | direct | 9 Nov 2026 | from $28 |
| London | Wizz Air UK | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $59 |
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Manchester / Plovdiv that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Sofia | 132 km from Plovdiv | direct | 13 Dec 2026 | from $78 |