Sofia to Tel Aviv (SOF–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W64427
W6 Wizz
32Q
5:45 AM
EET TT1
8:20 AM
IST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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LY452
LY El Al
739
12:55 PM
EET T2
3:20 PM
IST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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6H724
6H Israir
320
9:05 PM
EET T2
11:30 PM
IST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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LY551
LY El Al
739
6:25 AM
IST T3
9:10 AM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FB572
FB Bulgaria
223
6:40 AM
IST T3
9:25 AM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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LY557
LY El Al
788
6:45 AM
IST T3
9:20 AM
EET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FB574
FB Bulgaria
221
6:50 AM
IST T3
9:35 AM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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IZ363
IZ arkia
320
1:40 PM
IST T1
4:30 PM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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BZ312
BZ Blue Dart
738
1:55 PM
IST T3
4:35 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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6H723
6H Israir
320
5:20 PM
IST T3
8:05 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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6H741
6H Israir
320
6:00 PM
IST T1
8:45 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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W64434
W6 Wizz
32Q
6:15 PM
IST T3
9:10 PM
EET
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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6H749
6H Israir
320
7:20 PM
IST T3
10:05 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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6H721
6H Israir
320
7:40 PM
IST T3
10:25 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Sofia to Tel Aviv
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 969 mi 2h 25m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

SOF–TLV is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air, El Al and Israir Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOF–TLV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W6 Wizz Air 7 32Q 2h35
LY El Al 3 739 2h25
6H Israir Airlines 2 320 2h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6H
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
739 Boeing 737-900 – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6H + LY + W6 (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SOF to TLV direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,868
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Sofia

Nearby airports with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Metric SOF→TLV SKG→TLV
Distance from SOF 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 12 4
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of SOF with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tel Aviv is 0 hours the same as Sofia.
SOF: EET · TLV: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sofia, it's 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Distance & Flight Time
969 mi / 1,559 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 35m.

SOF–TLV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sofia to Tel Aviv route.
Route details
Distance969 mi / 1,559 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 28 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m
Destination: TLV
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOF to TLV flights.
Nonstop flights from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 35m. The route covers 969 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Israir Airlines, El Al and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from SOF to TLV. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYS, AMS, BCN, BER, VAR, PRG, RIX, ATH, PFO, LCA, VIE, AUH, FCO, KRK, OTP, ZRH, LTN, FRA, MUC, BUD, LHR, CDG, CPH, NAP, DXB, JFK, IAD, BRU, MAD and LGW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TLV to SOF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SOF to TLV

Sofia Airport (SOF) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from Israir Airlines, El Al and Wizz Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SOF to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOF to TLV ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,559 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thessaloniki (SKG).