Rome to Stara Zagora flights
Stara Zagora lies 1,083 km (673 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Rome | Stara Zagora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Bulgaria |
| Population | 2.3 million | 121,582 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | PDV, 77 km out |
Clocks in Stara Zagora are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Stara Zagora
Crossing from Italy into Bulgaria: money changes from the Euro to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
Arriving in Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,202 ft | 597 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Stara Zagora from Rome?
1,083 km (673 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Stara Zagora by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Stara Zagora?
Stara Zagora is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Europe/Rome).
Which airports are used for Rome to Stara Zagora flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Plovdiv International Airport (PDV).
What currency do I need in Stara Zagora?
The Lev (BGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.