SOF
Sofia
CDG
Paris
Sofia to Paris
Flight Compensation
Sofia to Paris — Air Bulgaria's French connection.
SOF–CDG connects Sofia with Paris Charles de Gaulle, operated by Air Bulgaria and Air France. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
2,060 km
Route distance
3h 20m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · SOF departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 5 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
SOF–CDG is a business and tourism route. Average delay 40 minutes.
Our Success Rate
71%
on SOF–CDG claims
Average Payout
€360
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes SOF–CDG Claims Different
EC261 applies. Bulgarian 5-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates SOF–CDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Air Bulgaria
FBAvg Delay
40min
Claim Success
71%
How FB Resists Claims on This Route
Air Bulgaria cites CDG congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on SOF–CDG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
CDG Congestion
~35% of delays
Paris CDG is one of Europe's busiest airports.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle SOF–CDG Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the SOF–CDG specific cause
File with Air Bulgaria citing EC261.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to CAA Bulgaria if rejected.
05EC261 on SOF–CDG
EC261 applies because SOF is a EU airport
Your departure airport (SOF, Sofia) is in Bulgaria. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (CDG, Paris) is in France does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
CAA Bulgaria (Главна дирекция Гражданска въздухоплавателна администрация)
Claim Time Limit
5 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew SOF–CDG.
Is EC261 compensation available for SOF–CDG delays?
Yes. At 2,060 km, you're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your SOF → CDG Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to CAA Bulgaria (Главна дирекция Гражданска въздухоплавателна администрация) if needed.