Your baggage

Economy class

1 piece hand baggage up to 10 kg and dimensions 55x40x23 cm (total length up to 118 cm)* and

1 personal item/laptop bag

Class of service

Allowance for free of charge baggage

Business class

2 pieces hand baggage with a total weight up to 15 kg  (dimensions 55x40x23cm each) and

1 personal item/laptop bag

2 pieces checked baggage, up to 32kg and 158 cm* each

Economy class

1 piece hand baggage up to 10 kg and dimensions 55x40x23 cm (total length up to 118 cm)* and

1 personal item/laptop bag

1 piece checked baggage up to 23 kg and up to 158 cm*

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2 pieces of 23 kg and up to 158 cm each**

For tickets paid with VISA Platinum card by CCBank

2 pieces of 23 kg and up to 158 cm each**

For tickets paid with co-branded card Bulgaria Air / CCBank

2 pieces of 23 kg and up to 158 cm each**

For members of the ‘CCB Club’ programme- free checked-in baggage

2 pieces of 23 kg. Third piece is charged as third excess baggage**

Seamen

2 pieces of 23 kg and up to 158 cm each***

Infants 0-2 years of age

If the fare of the ticket of the adult who is accompanying the baby allows 1 piece checked baggage up to 23 kg, the baby is entitled to 1 piece checked baggage up to 10 kg.

Transportation of baby carriages is free of charge, but it is mandatory to hand them over/to receive them immediately before embarkation / disembarkation of the aircraft.

The aviation company shall not be responsible for damages resulting from transportation on baggage belts, in case the carriage has not been handed over/received at the aircraft.

Baggage weight between 23 kg and 32 kg

For the following destinations Lisbon, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Paris, London* and Barcelona the fee is EUR 60

EUR 50

For luggage sizes between 158 cm* and 203 cm*

For the following destinations: Lisbon, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Paris, London* and Barcelona the fee is EUR 80

For baggage size between 203 cm* and 280 cm*

For the following destinations Lisbon, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Paris, London* and Barcelona the fee is EUR 120

EUR 70

EUR 100

Extra piece – second bag up to 23 kg x 158 cm*

For the following destinations Lisbon, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Paris, London* and Barcelona the fee is EUR 60

EUR 50

Extra piece – third bag up to 23 kg x 158 cm*

For the following destinations Lisbon, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Paris, London* and Barcelona the fee is EUR 120

EUR 100

Baggage weight between 23 kg and 32 kg

EUR 15

Baggage dimensions between 158 cm and 203 cm

Baggage dimensions between 203 cm and 280 cm

EUR 40

EUR 60

Extra piece – second bag up to 23 kg up to 158 cm

EUR 30

Extra piece – third bag up to 23 kg up to 158 cm

EUR 60

Sport equipment    

Transportation of sport equipment is not included in the quota of checked baggage. It is charged 50 euros each way as an additional piece of checked baggage. For the following destinations:
Lisbon, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, Paris, London* and Barcelona, the charge is EUR 60.
Domestic flights EUR 30

The equipment must be of maximum weight and dimensions 23 kg and 203 cm*

Bicycles

Bicycles аre accepted for transport only packed (in a cardboard or a special case).

Maximum sizes of the package 160 x 90 x 25 cm.

Prior confirmation of the service is required in the reservation.

The service should be requested and paid for in advance. Otherwise, it would be denied at the airport.

 • Fee 80 EUR – Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Amsterdam, Paris, London*       

• Fee 70 EUR – for all other international lines*          

• Fee 50 EUR – for internal lines

*Shipping fee from Tel Aviv is in USD, from Zurich in CHF, from London in GBP.

Firearms

The transportation of firearms and ammunition is carried out according to the requirements of the International Air Transport Association /IATA/.

Weapons are permitted for transport only on flights, operated by Bulgaria Air.

The transport of weapons cannot be confirmed in cases when Bulgaria Air airline is a partner in a flight.

If the service is not requested and paid for in advance, transport of weapons may be refused by the airport.

Only sporting weapons and ammunition are transported. Transportation of other firearms and ammunition is prohibited.

In some cases, the carriage of firearms and ammunition for hunting purposes may be permitted. The passenger must contact Bulgaria Air and provide information about the type of weapon, its serial number and ammunition being imported into the reservation system. All firearms and ammunition are only accepted as carry-on baggage in the baggage compartment of the aircraft and in no case in the cabin with passengers. They must be separately and appropriately packed, and the weight of the ammunition must not exceed 5 kg.

The passenger must have all documents required by law and regulations applicable to carriage for the country concerned.

Bulgaria Air reserves the right to refuse carriage of firearms and ammunition.

For the permitted sporting weapons, fees are applied as follows:

• Hunting rifles and cartridges – set up to 15 kg.   

  • Fee 60 EUR – Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Amsterdam, Paris, London*    

• Fee 50 EUR – for all other international lines   

  • Fee 30 EUR – for internal lines  

   • Hunting rifles and cartridges – with a total weight of more than 15 kg.   

  • Fee 80 EUR – Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv*, Amsterdam, Paris, London*    

• Fee 70 EUR – for all other international destinations*    

• Fee 50 EUR – for internal lines

*Shipping fee from Tel Aviv is in USD, from Zurich in CHF, from London in GBP.

The shotgun and the cartridges are considered as one piece of checked luggage and are charged with one-time fee for service. This type of luggage is not included in the free norm and fee is charged no matter whether the passenger has another checked-in luggage.

Pets in the passenger cabin /PETC/ 

Pets in the passenger cabin (dog or cat*) can be transported with a maximum total weight of the animal and the cage up to 8kg.**

Maximum dimensions of the cage - 48 x 35 x 22 cm.**, and it cannot be included in the passenger's free baggage allowance.   

  • Fee 80 EUR – Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv***, Amsterdam, Paris   

  • Fee 70 EUR – for all other international destinations***    

• Fee 50 EUR – domestic flights

When requested and paid at the airport, the price of the service is 90 EUR for international flights and 60 EUR for domestic flights.

Bulgaria Air reserves the right to refuse boarding when the pet quota is exceeded, therefore we recommend that the service be requested and paid for in advance. Passengers who wish to use the service must familiarize themselves with the instructions for the carriage of pets in advance and comply with all conditions of Regulation 576/2013.  

* Only dogs and cats are accepted.

** The service is available only for direct flights operated by the airline.

*** Shipping fee from Tel Aviv is in USD, from Zurich in CHF.

**** Bulgaria Air does not accept animals for transport to/from Great Britain.

Pets in the hold /AVIH/

Pets (dog or cat*) may be transported in the baggage compartment of the aircraft without a weight limit for the animal.

Maximum dimensions of the cage - 110 x 65 x 70 cm, and it cannot be included in the passenger's free baggage allowance.

The fees for the services are as follows:

           • with a weight of the animal and the container of 9-25 kg

    • Fee 110 EUR - Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv**, Amsterdam, Paris

    • Fee 100 EUR – for all other international destinations**

    • Fee 70 EUR – for internal lines

             • when the weight of the animal and the container exceeds 25 kg

    • Fee 150 EUR - Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tel Aviv**, Amsterdam, Paris

    • Fee 140 EUR – for all other international destinations**

    • Fee 90 EUR – for internal lines

If the service is not requested and paid for in advance, transport of pets in hold will be refused at  the airport.

Bulgaria Air remains its right to refuse transport in the luggage compartment when the pet quota is exceeded.

EXCEPTIONS:

*Only dogs and cats are accepted.

** Shipping fee from Tel Aviv is in USD, from Zurich in CHF.

*** Bulgaria air does not accept transporting animals to and from Great Britain.

**** Animals with container weight of over 25 kg are not accepted for a transport to/from Brussels.

*****Fighting and dangerous breeds are accepted for carriage as cargo only (eg American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Kangal, Anatolian Shepherd, Caucasian Shepherd, Rottweiler, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Doberman, Cane Corso, etc.).

Conditions for the carriage of animals in the baggage compartment of the aircraft

    • The transport container must be large enough for the animal to stand in its natural position, to be able to turn and lie down;

    • The transport container must be designed so that liquids do not leak, e.g. lined with absorbent material such as a blanket;

    • The container must be resistant to exit attempts. Strong plastic or wooden containers made of harmless and non-toxic material are recommended. Wire mesh cages are not permitted;

    • To avoid injury to the animal, the inside of the container must not have sharp corners, edges or nails;

    • Shipping containers must have ventilation openings on all four sides.

Passengers who wish to travel with a pet (dog or cat) must first familiarize themselves with the instructions for the carriage of pets and comply with all the conditions of Regulation 576/2013.

Products of animal origin

The import of products of animal origin to the European Union is subject to strict procedures for veterinary and sanitation control. Due to the risk of introducing diseases to the European Union via products of animal origin containing pathogens and causing infectious diseases in animals, the import to the European Union of meat, meat products, milk and dairy products for personal consumption is prohibited. 

Exceptions are allowed for the following categories of products:

• Powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons, under the conditions that these products are packaged patented brand products, they do not require refrigeration before opening, and that the packaging is unbroken.
• Meat and meat products and milk and dairy products for personal consumption from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, in so far as their total weight is less than 5 kg.
• Meat and meat products and milk and dairy products for personal consumption from Andorra, Norway and San Marino.

Other quantities of meat and meat products and milk and dairy products may be imported by passengers to the Community only if they:

• Hold the required documents issued by the official veterinary and sanitation authorities of the state of origin, confirming the goods comply to the requirements for import to the European Union.
• Declare all such goods and submit the documents upon arrival to an authorized border veterinary control point of the EU.

Meat and meat products and milk and dairy products that do not comply to these rules should be delivered upon arrival at the border for disposal ex officio.

The failure to declare such products may result in imposition of a fine or criminal charges.

Passengers are entitled to import foods of animal origin other than: meat and meat products and milk and dairy products of weight up to 1 kg, with no requirement for delivery for inspection.