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PDV Plovdiv Airport
Plovdiv Airport (IATA: PDV, ICAO:LBPD) is located in the the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It is the primary international airport serving Plovdiv and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :(032)601-127

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IATA Code

PDV

ICAO Code

LBPD

Name

Plovdiv Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Bulgaria (BG)

City

Plovdiv

Latitude

42.0677986

Longitude

24.8507996

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

(032)601-127

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Airport Overview

Plovdiv Airport (PDV) Air Freight Guide

Plovdiv Airport, ICAO code LBPD, serves Plovdiv in central-southern Bulgaria and is also known as Krumovo Airport because of its location near Krumovo. It is a regional civil airport with a Bulgarian Air Force helicopter base on the western side of the airport complex. For international forwarding, its practical value is closely connected with the Plovdiv industrial region, road access to southern Bulgaria and the wider Balkan market. The airport should be treated as a capacity- and schedule-sensitive gateway rather than automatically assumed to be a daily long-haul cargo hub. Our service team can check current operating windows, available uplift, handling acceptance and customs arrangements before confirming a shipment plan.

Airport	Plovdiv Airport
Location	Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Codes	IATA: PDV \| ICAO: LBPD
Coordinates	42.0677986, 24.8507996
Time zone	UTC+02:00

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Forwarders

Regional gatewayUseful for shipments connected with Plovdiv and nearby manufacturing, distribution and agricultural areas.

Capacity requires confirmationAvailable cargo uplift, handling windows and acceptance conditions may vary by operating schedule and aircraft type.

Road-air planning mattersFor destinations or origins without suitable direct uplift, our team may compare trucking to larger Bulgarian or European gateways.

Civil and military coexistenceThe airport environment includes a Bulgarian Air Force helicopter base; operational coordination and access rules should be respected.

Charter potentialProject, urgent or outsized movements may require advance charter, handling and permit assessment rather than standard booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling Scope to Confirm Before Booking

General cargo: Our service team will verify whether the intended flight and ground handler can accept the shipment, including piece count, dimensions, gross weight and build-up requirements.
Warehouse handling: Cargo acceptance, temporary storage, security screening, weighing and release arrangements must be confirmed against the actual operating day; do not assume 24-hour cargo terminal availability.
Temperature-sensitive freight: For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other controlled cargo, we will request written confirmation of cool-room availability, transfer protection and maximum dwell time before routing.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, operator approval, packaging, labels, documentation and trained handling capability at the time of uplift.
Customs and bonded movement: Import, export, transit and bonded-storage arrangements should be confirmed with the appointed customs representative and Bulgarian authorities before cargo arrival.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, weapons-related items, aircraft parts and oversized freight require advance feasibility review; service availability is not implied by the airport listing.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Strategy

Direct uplift should be assessed against the current passenger, charter or cargo operating programme. Airline participation, frequency and available payload can change, so our team confirms each movement individually.
For international connections, shipments may be arranged through a European hub or by road feeder service to a larger gateway when this provides more reliable capacity or better connection options.
Transit time depends on flight availability, truck positioning, security screening, customs status, transfer cut-offs, weekend handling and the final destination connection. Any quoted schedule remains subject to carrier and handler confirmation.
Urgent cargo should be planned with a time buffer for possible rebooking, especially when the routing depends on a limited-frequency regional service or a separately arranged road-air transfer.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Logistics Profile

Primary catchment: Plovdiv and the surrounding central-southern Bulgarian industrial and commercial area, with onward road distribution planned according to delivery point and customs status.
Manufacturing supply chains: Time-sensitive production parts, tooling, electrical components, machinery spares and maintenance items may be suitable when uplift and handling are confirmed in advance.
Consumer and seasonal goods: Apparel, retail replenishment and general commercial cargo can be considered, subject to packaging, security and available capacity.
Perishables and agricultural products: These require a documented temperature plan, short handover times and confirmation of acceptance before dispatch.
Industrial and project cargo: Dimensions, center of gravity, loading method and aircraft limitations should be checked before quoting any oversized or heavy shipment.

Operations & Compliance

Controls That Affect Acceptance

Cut-off control: The cargo cut-off is determined by the operating flight and ground handler, not simply by the airport’s passenger schedule. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline for each booking.
Complete shipment data: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, customs data, permits and any origin or destination-specific documents must be consistent before handover.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Shipper’s Declaration requirements, UN packaging, lithium-battery information, labels and operator restrictions must be reviewed before cargo is tendered.
Customs and inspection risk: Incorrect HS classification, unclear valuation, missing licences or inconsistent weights may cause examination, storage charges or missed uplift. Our team can coordinate a pre-check with the customs broker.
Collection and delivery: The consignee or nominated trucker should be ready with identification, release references and suitable equipment. Final delivery timing is affected by customs release and local access arrangements.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Practice

Send the commercial details, dimensions, weights, commodity description, stackability, temperature range and desired delivery date to our service team before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Request a route comparison covering direct uplift, road-air transfer and alternative European gateways. The lowest airport-to-airport rate may not provide the best total transit time or recovery options.
Use robust export packaging and mark each piece clearly with shipper, consignee, piece number, gross weight and handling instructions. Photograph unusual packing or machinery before handover.
For urgent or regulated cargo, reserve capacity early and avoid positioning freight at the airport until the booking, handling acceptance and document review have been confirmed in writing.

FAQs

Practical Questions from Shippers

Can Plovdiv Airport handle international air freight?: International handling may be possible depending on the operating flight, appointed handler, customs status and cargo type. Our service team verifies the complete routing before accepting the shipment.
Is there a guaranteed daily cargo flight from Plovdiv Airport?: No fixed frequency should be assumed. Airline schedules, charter operations and available cargo capacity can change, so our team checks the current programme and proposes an alternative gateway when necessary.
Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through Plovdiv Airport?: They may be considered only after confirmation of suitable handling, storage, transfer timing, packaging and destination requirements. Passive packaging does not replace a verified cold-chain process.
What is needed for dangerous goods or lithium batteries?: Provide the precise commodity description, UN number where applicable, battery configuration, packing details and required declarations. Acceptance remains subject to the carrier, handler and current IATA requirements.
What should be done if no suitable flight is available?: Our service team can compare road-air solutions through a larger gateway, a charter option or a different regional airport, considering customs routing, cargo dimensions, transfer risk and total transit time.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference and Verification Boundaries

Airport codes, name, location, coordinates, time zone, address, airport description and historical passenger figures were taken from the supplied airport record. Operational items such as flight availability, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling resources, customs arrangements, dangerous-goods approval and storage capability are changeable and must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Airport and aviation code verification: iata.org and icao.int.
Bulgarian customs and import/export compliance reference: customs.bg.
Air cargo safety and acceptance decisions remain subject to the operating carrier, appointed ground handler, applicable Bulgarian requirements and current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.