About Kardjali
Kardjali, in Southeastern Bulgaria, is located on the ridge of the East Rhodope Mountains, on the banks of the Arda River. Kardjali is located 259 kilometers from Sofia, 90 kilometers from Plovdiv, 50 kilometers from Hasköy and 15 kilometers from the ancient city of Perperikon. This city, which has been the cradle of many civilizations such as Thracians, Greeks, Romans, Slavs, Byzantines and Turks for 3000 years, has a population of about 64 thousand people. In addition, the city's economy relies on machinery, food, and tobacco industries and auto-assembly plants.
A large portion of the tobacco planted along the Arda River is also stored in this city. Kardjali Regional History Museum, one of the largest museums in southern Bulgaria, consists of approximately 40,000 exhibitions, including the ruins of Perperikon and Tatul. In this city where the train station is located, the roads extend to Hasköy and Komotini. The city has a soft, rainy Mediterranean transition climate, with many sunny days during the year. Kardjali Airport is closed to domestic and international flights. The city can be reached from Plovdiv or Sofia International Airports.
Transportation to Kardjali City Center from Airport
Kardjali Airport
Transportation from Plovdiv Airport to Kardjali City Center
You can reach Kardjali by bus from the airport. If you want, you can also choose from car rental and taxi options.
Bus
You can travel to the Rhodopi Bus Terminal located in the south of the city by taking the buses at the airport exit. At the terminal, you can find buses to Kardjali. These buses usually depart hourly from 8 am to 8 pm.
Taxi
Getting to Kardjali from the airport by taxi is not an affordable option. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option if you want to reach the Rhodopi Bus Terminal faster. Taxi fares are fairly affordable for urban tariffs.
Rent a car
If you rent a car, your journey will take about one and a half hours. You can rent your car by contacting the car rental offices at the airport.
Transportation from Sofia Airport to Kardjali City Center
If you want to go to Kardjali from the airport by public transportation, it is a good idea to first travel to Sofia city center. Once you reach the city center, you can easily reach Kardjali by taking the advantage of intercity public transportation options.
Terminal Shuttle Service
Sofia Airport has two terminals located at a long distance from each other. You can travel between the terminals with the help of free shuttle services during daytime hours.
Metro
You can reach the central railway station by taking the advantage of the M2 underground line, which is within walking distance from Terminal 2.
Train
You can get on the trains traveling to Kardjali from the railway station right outside the metro station. Your journey by train will take about six hours.
Bus
As an alternative, you can also get on the buses to Kardjali that depart hourly from the bus terminal, which is within walking distance from the city center.
Rent a car
Renting a car is the most practical and comfortable way of transportation to Kardjali. You can rent a car by making an online reservation or from the car rental offices at Sofia Airport.
Taxi
Taxi is not an affordable option for direct transportation to Kardjali from the airport. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option to reach Sofia city center. Taxi fares are quite affordable in Sofia, yet some companies charge a relatively high fare. So, you are advised to talk to and bargain with the driver before you take a taxi.
