Airline
Air VIA Bulgarian Airways (ZE)
Air VIA Bulgarian Airways was a pioneering charter airline based in Sofia, Bulgaria, operating from 1990 until 2017. It specialized in connecting Bulgarian holiday destinations with Western Europe using a modern all-Airbus A320 fleet.
Why travelers choose Air VIA Bulgarian Airways
- •Founded in 1990 as Bulgaria's first private airline following the fall of communism
- •Operated a modern fleet of Airbus A320-200 aircraft
- •Specialized in leisure and charter flights for major European tour operators
- •Maintained primary operational bases at Sofia Airport and Varna Airport
Fare families
Standard Charter
The traditional economy class experience designed for leisure travelers and holiday packages.
- •Standard comfortable seating
- •1 carry-on bag (up to 6kg)
- •1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
- •Standard in-flight service
Flexible Economy
An adaptable fare option offering more leniency for travel date modifications.
- •Standard comfortable seating
- •1 carry-on bag (up to 6kg)
- •1 checked bag (up to 20kg)
- •Ticket modifications permitted (subject to tour operator fees)
- •Standard in-flight service
Premium Leisure
An upgraded travel experience featuring enhanced allowances and priority services.
- •Preferred seating (front of the cabin or exit rows)
- •Increased checked baggage allowance
- •Complimentary premium meals and beverages
- •Dedicated priority check-in counter
Key policies
Baggage allowance
As a charter airline, Air VIA's baggage allowance was typically determined by the tour operator. The standard allowance generally included one checked bag up to 20kg (44 lbs) and one piece of cabin baggage up to 6kg (13 lbs).
Change policy
Ticket changes, modifications, and cancellations were handled directly through the booking travel agency or tour operator, subject to their specific terms and conditions.
Check-in
Passengers were required to check in at the airport ticket counters. It was recommended to arrive at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for standard European short-haul flights.
Colombo (CMB) network
Air VIA Bulgarian Airways operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight ZE 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight ZE 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight ZE 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight ZE 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight ZE 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight ZE 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat