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

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969 mi airlines 13/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LY552
LY El Al
739
2:20 AM
EEST T2
4:45 AM
IDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64427
W6 Wizz
32Q
5:45 AM
EEST TT1
8:20 AM
IDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB572
FB Bulgaria
223
6:40 AM
IDT T3
9:25 AM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB574
FB Bulgaria
221
6:50 AM
IDT T3
9:35 AM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY551
LY El Al
738
7:15 AM
IDT T3
9:50 AM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IZ363
IZ arkia
320
7:30 AM
IDT T3
10:20 AM
EEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY557
LY El Al
738
2:15 PM
IDT T3
4:50 PM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sofia to Tel Aviv
4 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 969 mi 2h 25m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

SOF–TLV is served by 4 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, 38 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 6 739 2h25
6H Israir Airlines 0
IZ arkia 0
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
739 Boeing 737-900 – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6H + IZ + LY + W6 (13 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOF to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,443
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 4 1
Weekly flights 13 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: EEST · TLV: IDT

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)4
Weekly flights13 out / 17 return
1-stop connections38 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.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Israir Airlines, arkia, El Al and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from SOF to TLV. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOJ, LYS, NCE, LGW, AUH, AMS, RMO, LIS, RIX, PFO, ZRH, VIE, ATH, VAR, BEG, BCN, LCA, OTP, BUD, FCO, CDG, MUC, NAP, MXP, FRA, LTN, CPH, MAD, DXB, JFK, IAD, KRK, BER, LHR, WAW, BRU, PRG and STN. 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.
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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, arkia, El Al and Wizz Air. With 13 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 13 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BOJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thessaloniki (SKG).