Private taxi transfer
Taxi transfer from Plovdiv Airport to Makaza border checkpoint
~2 h 30 min · 145 km · from 120 €
Plovdiv Airport to Makaza border checkpoint with a private driver: we pick you up at your address in Plovdiv Airport and drop you at the door in Makaza border checkpoint. The distance is about 145 km and the trip takes roughly 2 h 30 min without stops. The price is fixed for the whole car - from 120 EUR for a sedan up to 4 passengers - and does not change with traffic, time of day or luggage.
Travelling alone, as a family or in a group? We have sedans, minivans for up to 6 passengers and minibuses for up to 8, so everyone and their luggage travel in one vehicle. The driver is at the address 10 minutes early, and waiting for a delayed flight is free.
Taxi transfer prices Plovdiv Airport - Makaza border checkpoint
Prices are per car, not per person, and include the driver, fuel, insurance and all road tolls. No prepayment - you pay the driver.
Why choose TrueDrivers for Plovdiv Airport - Makaza border checkpoint
- Fixed price confirmed in advance - no surprises and no meter.
- Licensed, vetted drivers who know the Plovdiv Airport - Makaza border checkpoint route.
- New, clean air-conditioned cars; child seats free on request.
- Available 24/7 - night, early-morning and holiday transfers at the same price.
How to book
- Choose the route Plovdiv Airport - Makaza border checkpoint, date, time and number of passengers in the booking form.
- You quickly receive a confirmation with the driver's name and phone – our call centre works 24/7.
- The driver waits at your address (or at the airport with a name sign) and takes you directly to Makaza border checkpoint.
Route Plovdiv Airport - Makaza border checkpoint on the map
About 145 km and roughly 2 h 30 min of driving. The driver takes the fastest route for the current traffic; a stop on the way is possible on request.
Plovdiv Airport to Makaza: over the eastern Rhodopes to the Greek border
Makaza is a mountain pass in the eastern Rhodopes and one of the newer road crossings between Bulgaria and Greece. On the Greek side the checkpoint is called Nymfaia, and from there the road goes down to Komotini and the plain of Thrace. From Plovdiv Airport the trip is about 145 km and takes roughly 2 h 30 min without stops.
Plovdiv Airport is a small airport with one terminal near the village of Krumovo. The driver waits for you in the arrivals hall after baggage claim with a sign with your name. If your flight is late, he waits; the price does not change.
The usual route goes east across the Thracian plain towards Haskovo, then turns south into the Rhodopes to Kardzhali. After Kardzhali the road continues through Momchilgrad and climbs to the pass at Makaza. The last part has many bends, and in winter the pass can have snow and ice. The cars run on winter tyres in season, and the driver adds time if the weather is bad.
Bulgaria and Greece are both in the Schengen area, so there are no routine passport checks at Makaza. Keep your passport or ID card at hand anyway, because random checks are possible. Travellers from outside the EU should check the rules for their nationality before the trip.
Who goes to Makaza? Students and staff of the university in Komotini, people from the Kardzhali region who work or have relatives in Greece, and travellers who land in Plovdiv and are met at the border by friends or a Greek driver. If you need a ride beyond the checkpoint, tell us your final address and we will tell you what is possible.
One stop on the way is usually enough, in Haskovo or Kardzhali, for coffee or something to eat. Kardzhali is also a good place to stretch your legs before the mountain part.
The price is fixed for the whole car: from 120 € for a sedan with up to 4 passengers, from 150 € for a minivan and from 170 € for a minibus. It includes the driver, fuel and road tolls.
We work 24/7 and answer right away.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Plovdiv Airport to Makaza border checkpoint?
The fixed price for the whole car starts at 120 EUR (sedan, up to 4 passengers). Minivans up to 6 and minibuses up to 8 passengers have their own prices shown above. The price is per direction and does not depend on the time of day.
How long does the trip from Plovdiv Airport to Makaza border checkpoint take?
The distance is about 145 km and in normal traffic the trip takes roughly 2 h 30 min.
How many passengers and bags fit?
Sedan - up to 4 passengers with 2 large suitcases; minivan - up to 6 passengers; minibus - up to 8 passengers with luggage. For bigger groups we offer a 19-seat bus.
How do I find the driver?
At the airport the driver waits with a name sign after baggage claim; at an address - in front of the entrance, 10 minutes before the agreed time. You get the driver's name and phone in advance.
Which road goes from Plovdiv Airport to the Makaza checkpoint?
Usually east towards Haskovo, then south to Kardzhali and Momchilgrad and up to the Makaza pass. On the Greek side the checkpoint is called Nymfaia.
Are there passport checks at Makaza?
Both countries are in Schengen, so there are no routine checks. Carry a passport or ID card, as random checks are possible.
Is the Makaza pass open in winter?
The road is open all year, but snow and ice are possible on the pass. The cars run on winter tyres in season and the driver plans extra time.
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