W E L C O M E T O P D V / L B P D P L O V D I V A I R P O R T Plovdiv Airport EAD 4009 Plovdiv, Bulgaria tel: +359-32-601134 fax: +359-32-601123 marketing@plovdivairport.com
R E P U B L I C O F B U L G A R I A EU member state. NATO member state. Open Skies member state. Cross-road between Europe and Asia. Strategic geographical location on the Balkan peninsula. Neighbor countries: - South: Greece & Turkey; - East: Black Sea; - North: Romania; - West: Serbia & Macedonia;
C I T Y O F P L O V D I V A N C I E N T A N D E T E R N A L Bulgaria s second biggest city. Population approx. 500.000. Economy centre and seat of the Bulgarian International Fair. University and sport centre. Cultural capital of Bulgaria. Old Town - UNESCO world heritage. City of the Seven Hills, on the banks of Maritsa river. P l o v d i v b y n i g h t Central geographical location in the country.
C I T Y O F P L O V D I V A N C I E N T A N D E T E R N A L OLDEST city in EUROPE!!! 6 TH OLDEST in the WORLD!!! Plovdiv s history is dating back to 4.000 BC, more then 6.000 years ago!!! Source The Daily Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/picturegalleries/6242644/the-worlds-oldest-cities.html?image=12
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 24/7 operational airport. Easy to travel, uncongested airport. Brand new PAX Terminal, operational since 01/AUG/2009. Perfect geographical location: - 12 km. South-East of Plovdiv; - 140 km. fm/to capital Sofia (less than 1,5 h. high-way drive); Catchment area of 4,7 mln. from a total of 7,7 mln. BG citizens.
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L O C A T I O N A N D A C C E S S Plovdiv Airport is located 12 km. South-East of Plovdiv, on the main road to Pamporovo ski-resort. Distance to capital Sofia is approx 140 km. on a high-way. 140 km. Access to airport: - by car: less than 20 min. from downtown Plovdiv. - by taxi: approx. 6,00 OW from downtown Plovdiv. - by train: train station approx. 3 km. from PAX terminal. No shuttle service between them currently. Train Plovdiv Assenovgrad - each hour. Ticket price 0,75 OW.
A I R F I E L D RWY 30/12. ILS CAT. I. (IFR, VFR) 2 500 m. x 45 m. PCN 38 R/B/X/T. concrete New TWY F in 2009. Apron extension in 2009. Current apron capacity: 13 a/c type D.
T E R M I N A L State-of-the-art PAX Terminal, operational since 01/AUG/2009. Fast and low-cost orientated PAX handling. Airside. Landside and public parking with direct access to terminal.
T E R M I N A L Terminal capacity for 500.000 PAX per annum. Schengen and Non-Schengen DEP & ARR halls. VIP lounge. Duty Free, fast-food and cafes. ATM. FREE Wi-Fi access in the whole terminal! Fully air-conditioned terminal. Baby-rooms and PRM facilities. Orthodox chapel.
T E R M I N A L 10 check-in desks (incl. 1 for bulky baggage). 500 DEP PAX per peak hour. 2 ARR baggage belts. Free of charge baggage trolleys.
M A I N S E R V I C E S Plovdiv Airport EAD is fully licensed ground handling operator which provides 24/7 handling services for: - scheduled flights; - winter & summer charters; - diverted flights (mainly from Sofia Airport, during winter season); - general aviation flights; - cargo flights; - flight training schools; - special emergency support flights; - annual international air-shows; ATC available 24/7. Customs available 24/7. Emigrations available 24/7.
OUR LICENCES Licence for Airport Operator Licence for Airport Ground Handling Operator Licence for Airport Ground Handling Operator Licence for Airport Ground Handling Operator Licence for Airport Ground Handling Operator Licence for Airport Ground Handling Operator Licence for Airport Ground Handling Operator Licence for Airport Ground Handling Operator
ISO CERTIFICATES Plovdiv Airport was officially certified as meeting the requirements and operation of the QMS - Quality Management Systems according to international standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Guidelines for auditing management systems according to ISO 19011: 2011. Certifying authority is ICR Bulgaria LTD, a representative of ICR Ltd. (International Certification Register Ltd.)
S E R V I C E S De-icing unit: Vestergaard Elephant μ. Delivered JAN/2007. Type II fluid: Clariant Safewing MP II. Fire Cat. 7
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G S E Brand ground support equipment: - 1 x Push-back; - 1 x Air Starter Unit; - 1 x Heater; - 1 x μ-meter; - 1 x Potable Water; - 1 x Toilet Service Truck; - 2 x Tow-tractors; - 2 x Tow bar (B737/300-800/; A318-A321) - 2 x High-loader; - 2 x Electro baggage belts; - 2 x Fuel Truck; - 5 x GPU; - 6 x Passenger Steps; - 6 x Baggage Tractors.
A C T I V E W I N T E R S E A S O N SKI-CHARTERS TO THE 3 MAIN SKI-RESORTS IN BULGARIA
F L I G H T D I V E R S I O N S Considerable number of flights are diverted to Plovdiv due to bad MTO at Sofia Airport during winter season. Typical Apron view in case of flight diversions from Sofia Airport.
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C A R G O A C T I V I T I E S Antonov AN-12 Tupolev TU-204 Cargo Boeing 737 Cargo Ilyushin IL-76
H O S T O F A N N U A L I N T E R N A T I O N A L A I R S H O W S Turkish Stars Patrol de France Red Arrows
H O S T O F E U R O P E A N A I R T R A N S P O R T T R A I N I N G S
B A S E F O R R E S C U E F L I G H T S O V E R B U L G A R I A Firefighting Ilyushin 76
P A X S T A T I S T I C S Year: No. of PAX: Growth to previous year: 2006 93 245 +40 % 2007 104 130 +12 % 2008 61 276-41.2 % 2009 24 919-59.3 % 2010 26 575 +6.6 % 2011 76 835 +189.1 % 2012 88 151 +14.7 % 2013 92 262 +4.7 % 2014 (JAN- JUN) 55 573 +9.9 %
P A X F I G U R E S Plovdiv Airport s PAX traffic has strong winter season dependence. The peak year ever in regards of PAX traffic for Plovdiv Airport is 2007 with a total of 104.130 PAX being handled. Due to the financial crises Plovdiv experienced significant PAX traffic drop for 2008 and 2009. Plovdiv Airport got back on the growth track 2010, as it has successfully finalized an agreement for year-round scheduled services with the largest LCC in Europe Ryanair. There were certain signs of the winter charter season 2010/11 to see a positive traffic growth compared to the last two seasons. Some of the carriers like the Russian S7 Airlines for example even changed their charters to Plovdiv into seasonal scheduled services. There is gradual and continuous traffic growth and 2014 Plovdiv Airport handles 6 scheduled flights to London STN and Frankfurt HHN.
S C H E D U L E D S E R V I C E S Ryanair commenced year-round scheduled services Plovdiv - London Stansted as of 02/NOV/2010. Tickets on sale on www.ryanair.com. S7 Airlines operates seasonal winter services from Moscow Domodedovo to Plovdiv. Tickets on sale on www.s7.ru
A I R L I N E O P P O R T U N I T I E S Plovdiv Airport has currently turned into the probably best choice for each airline operating or considering operations to Bulgaria or to the Balkan region by offering: - brand new infrastructure and GSE; - very competitive handling charges; - fast and professional airline service available 24/7; Plovdiv is the trendy airport of Bulgaria. Plovdiv is ready to negotiate with all kind of carriers like - full service carriers - LCC - charter operators - general aviation operators - cargo operators (especially in regards of Technical Stops) in order to establish long-term co-operation of mutual benefit.
M A R K E T I N G S U P P O R T Plovdiv Airport is constantly offering numerous activities to support its partner airlines. The options include: - co-branded promotions; - media campaigns; - ticket agencies campaigns; - FREE terminal and web-page advertisement of new routes; The established Route Development Fund Plovdiv Airport The South Gate of Bulgaria is probably the most powerful marketing tool on supporting new routes. The RDF management is ready to discuss marketing support options with each particular passenger airline, interested into developing year-round services to Plovdiv Airport.
C A T C H M E N T A R E A Wide catchment area 150 km. area Plovdiv Airport s 150 km. distance catchment area is covering almost all main Bulgarian cities, incl. capital Sofia. It counts for approx. 4,7 mln. people from a total of about 7,7 mln.bg citizens. Plovdiv Airport s 150 km. distance catchment area is covering also the Northern part of Greece and the North-West European part of Turkey. The wide catchment area of Plovdiv Airport is covering the population of many of the neighbor countries big cities, which could be attracted by low-cost tickets and/or convenient air-connections.
P O T E N T I A L P A S S E N G E R S V I S I T I N G F R I E N D S & R E L A T I V E S VFR traffic. During the last few years many Bulgarians have moved to live, study or work to some of the economically stronger EU countries. The top 10 countries are listed below: - Greece: 230.000; - Spain: 150.000; - UK: 80.000; - Italy: 70.000; - Germany: 60.000 (incl. the largest BG students Diaspora abroad); - Austria: 30.000; - France: 25.000; - Netherlands: 20.000; - Portugal: 12.000; - Czech Republic: 10.000; Data above is provided by the State Agency for Bulgarians abroad. Unofficial numbers are for certain higher.
P O T E N T I A L P A S S E N G E R S I N C O M I N G T O U R I S M - C I T Y O F P L O V D I V CITY OF PLOVDIV ANCIENT AND ETERNAL - Plovdiv is located on the banks of the Maritsa river. It is often called the city of the seven hills, because of the syenite hills inside the city proper. - The Old Town of Plovdiv is part of the UNESCO world heritage. The Ancient Amphitheater and the Roman Stadium are among the city's most popular sightseeing. -Plovdiv is home of numerous museums and galleries. The city is also host of many annual international TV, theatric and dance festivals. - A world-class row-canal and the city stadium nearby assure for perfect sport and recreation opportunities for the citizens and guests of Plovdiv. - Attractive restaurants are offering delicious national food for the probably lowest prices among all EU countries.the night life is concentrated in fashion bars and clubs, especially on weekends.
P O T E N T I A L P A S S E N G E R S I N C O M I N G T O U R I S M - W I N T E R T O U R I S M Plovdiv Airport is the gateway to the 3 main ski-resorts in Bulgaria: - Pamporovo: 1:40 h. bus transfer; - Borovetz: 2:00 h. bus transfer; - Bansko: 3:00 h. bus transfer
P O T E N T I A L P A S S E N G E R S I N C O M I N G T O U R I S M - S P A R E S O R T S Bulgaria is well known with its plenty of mineral water springs a total of 225. Almost 70% of them all are around Plovdiv in a distance of about 1,5 h. drive. The most popular spa-resorts in the country are Hissar (45 km. from Plovdiv) and Velingrad (82 km. from Plovdiv).
P O T E N T I A L P A S S E N G E R S I N C O M I N G T O U R I S M - O T H E R S Plovdiv s surroundings are offering various opportunities for almost all type of tourism activities incl. but not limited to: - Cultural tourism; - Hunting tourism; - Religious tourism; - ECO-routes in nature; - Rural tourism;
P O T E N T I A L P A S S E N G E R S B U S I N E S S T R A V E L S Beeing the second biggest city in Bulgaria, Plovdiv is one of the most important economical centres in the country. The city itself and the surrounding municipalities are an attractive destination for foreign investors. Plovdiv is home city of the Bulgarian International Fair.
M I S S I O N The Management Team of Plovdiv Airport EAD declares its readiness to work hard towards reaching fast and continuing traffic growth of both passengers and cargo. We believe that in this way we will also help to increase the economic growth of the city of Plovdiv itself and the whole Bulgarian South-Central region. Plovdiv Airport EAD 4009 Plovdiv, Bulgaria tel: +359-32-601134 fax: +359-32-601123 marketing@plovdivairport.com
T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R K I N D A T T E N T I O N! We hope to have brought your interest into further co-operation with Plovdiv Airport and we hope to hear from you very soon via: marketing@plovdivairport.com Thank you for your attention and for your time! Plovdiv Airport EAD 4009 Plovdiv, Bulgaria tel: +359-32-601134 fax: +359-32-601123 marketing@plovdivairport.com