Stara Zagora Airport - SZR

Just 3 miles southeast of the city center of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria lies Stara Zagora Airport (SZR), the gateway to the city and the Stara Zagora Province. The city is the sixth-largest city in the country, characterized by its ancient monuments and historical sites.

Best Time to Visit

Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) has an elevation of 196 meters above mean sea level and has one asphalt runway that is 2,550 long. The airport also serves as a gateway to travelers heading to Plovdiv, the second-largest city in the country also known as "The City of the Seven Hills," which lies 49 miles away. Some 119 miles away is Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia, which lies at the foot of Vitosha Mountain and boasts of a historically rich metropolitan area. Varna, the country's third-largest city, lies 128 miles away and is known as the maritime capital of the country.

What to Do & Area Attractions

When traveling through Stara Zagora Airport (SZR), don't miss out on the 5-star offerings of Park Hotel Stara Zagora, which is embraced by lush greenery inside Bedeckka Park and overlooking Zagorka Lake. The upscale hotel offers decorated suits with balconies and lake views and suites with whirlpool tubs and living rooms. The Spa Hotel Calista offers 4-star accommodations with an elegant spa, terraces and balconies, pool, fitness centers, saunas, 3 laid-back bars, restaurant, and garden. The 4-star Merian Palace provides easy access to the Stara Zagora Railway Station, Stantsionna Gradina Park, and Neolithic Dwellings Museum. The nearest airports are Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 67 miles away and Burgas Airport (BOJ) 111 miles away.