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Bulgaria's national flag carrier connecting Sofia to Europe.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria Air is the national flag carrier of Bulgaria, operating scheduled passenger services from Sofia to destinations across Europe and beyond. The airline was established in 2002 following the collapse of the former national carrier Balkan Bulgarian Airlines, and has since grown to become the country's leading commercial airline.
Headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria Air operates primarily out of Sofia Airport and serves a network of European cities including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and several leisure and business destinations in the Mediterranean region. The airline also offers domestic flights within Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Air is privately owned and has maintained a reputation for reliable regional connectivity. It has at various times benefited from state support during periods of financial difficulty, and continues to play a central role in Bulgaria's civil aviation sector.
Hubs & network
Bulgaria Air's primary hub is Sofia Airport (SOF), with secondary operations at Varna Airport and Burgas Airport.
Fleet
Bulgaria Air operates a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A319 and A320 family aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Bulgaria Air was founded in 2002 after the bankruptcy of Balkan Bulgarian Airlines, which had operated since 1947.
- ›The airline uses the IATA code FB and ICAO code LZB, with the radio callsign 'FLYING BULGARIA'.
- ›Bulgaria Air is majority privately owned, though the Bulgarian government has held minority stakes at various points.
- ›The airline serves over 20 international destinations, focusing primarily on European routes.
- ›Bulgaria Air has been a member of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registry, reflecting its commitment to safety standards.
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