Flying Bulgaria Air with a small dog? Good news up front: dogs ride in the cabin, so your companion stays with you rather than below deck. The science here is simpler than it sounds once you know the weight ceiling and the booking clock. Pixel, my Cavalier, has taught me that a calm carrier check beats a rushed one. Let's get your paperwork and your dog sorted cleanly.

Bulgaria Air's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.

How Bulgaria Air handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-14
Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-07-14
Advance booking notice72 hoursverified 2026-07-07
Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-07-14
Booking methodbooking process - Online viaverified 2026-07-14
Min age months3 monthsverified 2026-07-14
Max pets per carrier2verified 2026-07-14
Carrier size48 × 35 × 22 cmverified 2026-07-14
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-07-14
Crate must have/behard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-14

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-07
Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-07-14
Hold: Advance booking notice72 hoursverified 2026-07-14
Hold: Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-06-30
Hold: Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-07-14
Hold: Min age months3 monthsverified 2026-07-14
Hold: Carrier size110 × 65 × 70 cmverified 2026-07-14
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-07-18
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-07-08
Cargo: Advance booking notice72 hoursverified 2026-07-07
Cargo: Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-07-07
Cargo: Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Advance notice hours72 hoursverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Carrier size110 × 65 × 70 cmverified 2026-07-07
Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-07-28
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-07

Other rules

Dangerous breeds banned Yesverified 2026-07-23
Restricted breeds listAmerican Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentinoverified 2026-07-14
Breed restrictions apply Yesverified 2026-07-23

Service & assistance animals

Advance notice hours72 hoursverified 2026-07-07
Bulgaria Air asks that cabin pets be arranged 72 hours before departure. Book the cabin slot at least 72 hours ahead, never at check-in, because cabin capacity is limited. Submit the request early and confirm written acceptance before ticketing. Prepare a compliant carrier within the maximum cage dimensions of 110 x 65 x 70 cm for the animal.

Frequently asked

How many pets can I bring on Bulgaria Air?
Bulgaria Air allows up to 1 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
What is the cabin weight limit on Bulgaria Air?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 8 kg) travel in the hold.
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Bulgaria Air?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold.
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Bulgaria Air?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Bulgaria Air charges from 156 in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
How far in advance must I book my pet on Bulgaria Air?
Add your pet to the booking at least 72 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
The one-way cabin fee on Bulgaria Air is 156 BGN when pre-ordered on international routes. Pay this fee at booking rather than at the airport, where the charge climbs higher. Budget 156 BGN per direction and double it for a round trip. Reserve and settle the cabin fee before travel to secure the lower pre-order rate.
Dogs in the cabin, a clear weight limit, and a fee you can lock in early: Bulgaria Air is workable when you prepare ahead. A confident customs officer always meets a well-organized traveler halfway. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder for your exact route and dates, and you'll walk to the gate knowing every requirement is already handled and confirmed.
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Glossary

ISO chip
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.

One more question worth answering

What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.