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Bulgaria Air flight compensation

Passengers travelling with Bulgaria Air may be protected by EU261 when a flight is significantly delayed, cancelled, or causes a missed connection.

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Quick facts

Airline
Bulgaria Air
IATA-kod
FB
ICAO-kod
LZB
Country
Bulgaria
Main hub
Sofia Airport (SOF)

About Bulgaria Air

Bulgaria Air is Bulgaria's national airline and operates scheduled services from Sofia. Because Bulgaria is an EU member state, many Bulgaria Air disruptions fall within the EU261 passenger-rights framework.

How much compensation can you receive?

For qualifying disruptions, EU261 compensation can range from €250 to €600 per passenger depending mainly on flight distance.

Up to 1,500 km
€250
Short-haul flights
1,500–3,500 km
€400
Medium-haul flights
Over 3,500 km
€600
Long-haul flights

Passenger rights under EU261

Depending on the route and circumstances, EU261 can provide rights to compensation, rerouting, reimbursement and care following a Bulgaria Air disruption.

When are you entitled to compensation?

Eligibility depends on factors including arrival delay, cancellation timing and whether extraordinary circumstances caused the disruption.

Bulgaria Air compensation statistics

The key EU261 thresholds below provide a starting point for assessing a Bulgaria Air compensation claim.

€600
Maximum compensation

Per passenger on eligible flights.

3h+
Delay threshold

Arrival delay normally required for delay compensation.

EU261
Primary protection

European passenger-rights framework.

What happens after you submit your claim?

FlightClaimly checks the flight circumstances and handles eligible claims with Bulgaria Air.

  1. 1

    Send your details

    Provide the disrupted flight and passenger information.

  2. 2

    Case assessment

    The circumstances and EU261 eligibility are reviewed.

  3. 3

    Airline claim

    An eligible claim is prepared and pursued with Bulgaria Air.

  4. 4

    Compensation

    If the claim succeeds, the payout process is completed.

How the claim process works

  1. 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
  2. 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
  3. 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
  4. 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
  5. 5Upload your supporting documents.
  6. 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.

Common Bulgaria Air disruption types

  • Flight delayed more than 3 hours
  • Flight cancelled
  • Missed connection
  • Denied boarding
  • Technical problems
  • Operational disruption
  • Crew shortage
  • Strike
  • Bad weather

Frequently asked questions

Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight?

Yes. If your flight arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control, you may be entitled to compensation under EU261 or UK261.

How much compensation can I receive?

Depending on the flight distance and the circumstances, you may be entitled to €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.

What documents do I need?

Usually your booking confirmation or boarding pass is enough to get started. In some cases we may request additional documentation.

How long does the claim process take?

Every airline is different. Some claims are resolved within a few weeks, while others may take several months if they are disputed.

Do I pay anything upfront?

No. FlightClaimly works on a no win, no fee basis. You only pay if we successfully recover compensation for you.

Bulgaria Air Flight Compensation – Claim Up to €600 | FlightClaimly