Search Flights from Bakü to Kardjali

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.

You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Metro

The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.   

Personal Car

Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.

The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection. 

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.