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Bulgaria Air pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Bulgaria Air accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- Yesup to 8 kg · carrier 48×35×22 cmPublished fees: 80 EUR international (90 to l'aéroport) · 50 EUR domestic
- Hold (checked)
- YesPublished fees: 110 EUR (9-23 kg) · 150 EUR (23-45 kg) · 190 EUR (>45 kg)
- Cargo
- No
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds: refused in the hold.
- No pets at all to or from: London Heathrow (LHR).
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. air.bg
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Bulgaria Air?
- Yes, Bulgaria Air accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Bulgaria Air accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Bulgaria Air accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Bulgaria Air accept short-nosed breeds?
- Bulgaria Air restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.