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Bulgaria Overflight & Landing Permits

Bulgaria Overflight and Landing Permits

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Bulgaria, specific details are required.

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.
  • Provide aircraft documents (AOC, COA, COI, Noise, COR)

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Bulgaria.

Required Aircraft Documentation

  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation

Official Bulgaria Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

  • As per Bulgaria Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Bulgaria Overflight Permits.
  • The Bulgaria Civil Aviation Authority will issue air navigation bills directly to the company that submits overflight permit requests through “Euro Control”.

Validity of a Bulgaria Overflight Permit

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.

Working hours of the Bulgaria Civil Aviation Authority

  • The Bulgaria Civil Aviation Authority operates from 1:00 AM (0100Z) to 10:00 AM (1000Z) during weekdays.
  • Weekends in Bulgaria are observed on Saturday & Sunday.

Types of Permits in Bulgaria

Charter and Private Operator Services

  • Overflight Permits
  • Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
  • Commercial Airlines

Commercial Airlines

  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
  • Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

Business Jets and Airliners Services

  • Landing Permits
  • Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

Special Category Flights

  • State/Military Aircraft (diplomatic clearance required)
  • Scientific Research
  • Aerial Survey

Authority to Issue Bulgaria Overflight & Landing Permits

  • The Bulgaria Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) is responsible for aviation matters in Bulgaria.
  • The Mailing address for the authority is: 9 Diakon Ignati Str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria.

FIR's In Bulgaria Airspace

Bulgaria’s airspace is covered by one Flight Information Region (FIR):
  • Sofia (FIR Code – LBSR)

How to secure flight permits in Bulgaria?

Reach out to us at occ@airwaysfs.co for a hassle-free journey. The dedicated team at Airways Flight Support is committed to providing reliable flight permit assistance, ensuring smooth operations and seamless experiences at Bulgaria International Airports.