Bulgaria Air (FB) is the flag carrier out of Sofia — Pixel hasn't been on one of their routes. Cabin pet programs follow EU-standard documentation: microchip, EU pet passport, rabies vaccination. The 8 kg cabin ceiling with a 48 × 35 × 22 cm carrier dimension is documented in the booking terms; the per-flight pet count is capped through the reservations system.
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 treats your pet
Cabin policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Accepted in the cabin | 95% | |
| Pet + carrier max weight | 8 kg (incl. carrier) | 95% | |
| Carrier max size | 48 × 35 × 22 cm (L × W × H) | 95% |
Hold policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds | Not yet documented | — | |
| Pet + carrier max weight | 8 kg (incl. carrier) | 95% |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Accepted in the cargo | 95% |
Bulgaria Air sets cabin pet limits at 8 kg total weight (pet plus carrier) and 48 × 35 × 22 cm carrier dimensions. The at-counter weight check is firm; above the ceiling the pet routes to the hold under a separate per-segment fee. Confirm the carrier dimensions at booking through the Bulgaria Air call centre or ticket office — same-day add-ons at the counter are refused.
Frequently asked
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Bulgaria Air is a clean EU cabin pet carrier out of Sofia with documented weight and dimension tiers. Your plan answers two questions: is the pet plus carrier under the 8 kg ceiling, and is the carrier sized to under-seat space at 48 × 35 × 22 cm. With those locked, Bulgaria Air handles the booking through the standard EU passport flow.
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.