Explore the latest Bulgaria Air (FB) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Bulgaria Air (FB) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
The passenger airline Bulgaria Air was established in November 2002 and started its operations on December 4, 2002. The head office is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The main hub is Sofia Airport. Bulgaria Air is the main passenger carrier on the Bulgarian market and the country's national airline. Bulgaria Air operates 22 routes from Sofia Airport, including two domestic routes to Burgas and Varna. The company has 12 aircrafts in its fleet.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOF to VAR | Sofia to Varna | 50m | 19 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to CDG | Sofia to Paris | 3h 10m | 7 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to AMS | Sofia to Amsterdam | 3h 0m | 6 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to MAD | Sofia to Madrid | 3h 55m | 4 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to ATH | Sofia to Athens | 1h 15m | 4 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyEmbraer E190 | 79 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
Each passenger, who booked a ticket at the fare, which includes only hand luggage, is allowed to transport in the cabin: 1 piece of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg and measuring 55x40x23 cm, plus one personal/notebook bag. Checked-in baggage will be charged separately. Purchase a seat up to 23 kg.
Bulgaria Air Baggage rulesBulgaria Air does not transport live animals to/from Great Britain. However, Bulgaria Air welcomes cats and dogs to travel in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier is under 8 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers can have maximum dimensions of 48 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm. For pets traveling in the hold, carriers can have maximum dimensions of 80 cm x 74 cm x 64 cm. Dogs and cats who exceed the maximum weight for cabin travel can be transported in the hold instead. Pets must weigh less than 32 kg to qualify for travel in the hold.
Flying with pets on Bulgaria AirOn Bulgaria Air flights, passengers from 8 days to 2 years old do not use a separate seat and travel with an accompanying parent, using a special seat belt. For safety reasons, there is a limit of one infant per adult and one infant per row of three seats.
Bulgaria Air Infants policyCheck-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open two hours before departure and close 40 minutes before departure.
Bulgaria Air Check-in rulesChildren over the age of five can travel alone. The airline provides an escort service for minors. For children from 5 to 11 years old, a staff member is provided to meet the accompanying person at the departure airport and a person to hand over to the meeting person at the arrival airport. For a child, the full price of the ticket (without children's discount) plus UM fee is payable
Unaccompanied minors in Bulgaria AirFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Bulgaria Air.
The case is limited to 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 23 cm, and the personal item to 40 × 30 × 15 cm. Combined weight must not exceed 12 kg.
Economy includes one bag of 23 kg and Business two of 32 kg each, within 158 linear cm per piece. LIGHT excludes checked baggage; partner operations have separate rules.
The website lists one 10 kg bag for infants aged 0–2 if the accompanying adult’s fare includes checked baggage.
Buy at least three hours before departure. Airport rates apply after that.
Use the ticket issuer or the airline customer centre only.
From 24 hours until one hour before departure on its scheduled direct flights.
Use the Business Drop off counter at least one hour before departure.
Yes. Visit Drop off first for travel-document and visa checks.
Use the airport Business Drop off counter only.
It closes 50 minutes before departure, including Varna and Burgas. Earlier bag-drop deadlines after online check-in still apply.
Explore the latest Bulgaria Air (FB) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Bulgaria Air (FB) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
The passenger airline Bulgaria Air was established in November 2002 and started its operations on December 4, 2002. The head office is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The main hub is Sofia Airport. Bulgaria Air is the main passenger carrier on the Bulgarian market and the country's national airline. Bulgaria Air operates 22 routes from Sofia Airport, including two domestic routes to Burgas and Varna. The company has 12 aircrafts in its fleet.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOF to VAR | Sofia to Varna | 50m | 19 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to CDG | Sofia to Paris | 3h 10m | 7 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to AMS | Sofia to Amsterdam | 3h 0m | 6 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to MAD | Sofia to Madrid | 3h 55m | 4 | NONSTOP | |
| SOF to ATH | Sofia to Athens | 1h 15m | 4 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyEmbraer E190 | 79 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
Each passenger, who booked a ticket at the fare, which includes only hand luggage, is allowed to transport in the cabin: 1 piece of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg and measuring 55x40x23 cm, plus one personal/notebook bag. Checked-in baggage will be charged separately. Purchase a seat up to 23 kg.
Bulgaria Air Baggage rulesBulgaria Air does not transport live animals to/from Great Britain. However, Bulgaria Air welcomes cats and dogs to travel in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier is under 8 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers can have maximum dimensions of 48 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm. For pets traveling in the hold, carriers can have maximum dimensions of 80 cm x 74 cm x 64 cm. Dogs and cats who exceed the maximum weight for cabin travel can be transported in the hold instead. Pets must weigh less than 32 kg to qualify for travel in the hold.
Flying with pets on Bulgaria AirOn Bulgaria Air flights, passengers from 8 days to 2 years old do not use a separate seat and travel with an accompanying parent, using a special seat belt. For safety reasons, there is a limit of one infant per adult and one infant per row of three seats.
Bulgaria Air Infants policyCheck-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open two hours before departure and close 40 minutes before departure.
Bulgaria Air Check-in rulesChildren over the age of five can travel alone. The airline provides an escort service for minors. For children from 5 to 11 years old, a staff member is provided to meet the accompanying person at the departure airport and a person to hand over to the meeting person at the arrival airport. For a child, the full price of the ticket (without children's discount) plus UM fee is payable
Unaccompanied minors in Bulgaria AirFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Bulgaria Air.
The case is limited to 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 23 cm, and the personal item to 40 × 30 × 15 cm. Combined weight must not exceed 12 kg.
Economy includes one bag of 23 kg and Business two of 32 kg each, within 158 linear cm per piece. LIGHT excludes checked baggage; partner operations have separate rules.
The website lists one 10 kg bag for infants aged 0–2 if the accompanying adult’s fare includes checked baggage.
Buy at least three hours before departure. Airport rates apply after that.
Use the ticket issuer or the airline customer centre only.
From 24 hours until one hour before departure on its scheduled direct flights.
Use the Business Drop off counter at least one hour before departure.
Yes. Visit Drop off first for travel-document and visa checks.
Use the airport Business Drop off counter only.
It closes 50 minutes before departure, including Varna and Burgas. Earlier bag-drop deadlines after online check-in still apply.