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

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969 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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Tel Aviv to Sofia
6 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 969 mi 2h 35m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

TLV–SOF is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. El Al, Bulgaria Air and arkia lead the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TLV–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LY El Al 7 738 2h35
FB Bulgaria Air 5 221, 223 2h45
IZ arkia 5 320 2h50
6H Israir Airlines 3
BZ Blue Dart Aviation 0
W6 Wizz Air 0
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
223 Airbus A220-300 – FB
320 Airbus A320 – IZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6H + BZ + FB + IZ + LY + W6 (20 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, TLV to SOF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TLV to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,541
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 Sofia from Tel Aviv

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric TLV→SOF HFA→SOF
Distance from TLV 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 17
Flight time 2h 35m 3h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TLV with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv, it's 6:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
969 mi / 1,559 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 50m.

TLV–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tel Aviv to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance969 mi / 1,559 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights17 out / 13 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: TLV
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TLV to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 50m. The route covers 969 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Israir Airlines, Blue Dart Aviation, Bulgaria Air, arkia, El Al and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from TLV to SOF. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOJ, LCA, TBS, EVN, BGY, BRU, BER, AUH, OPO, NCE, HAM, WAW, LIS, BEG, OTP, LGW, ATH, FCO, PFO, BCN, VIE, FRA, BUD, ZRH, MUC, MAD, PRG, VAR, RMO, LTN, AMS, CDG, DXB, LHR, NAP, MXP, KRK, CGN, RIX, CPH and STN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SOF to TLV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HFA. 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 TLV to SOF

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Israir Airlines, Blue Dart Aviation, Bulgaria Air, arkia, El Al and Wizz Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TLV to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TLV to SOF ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,559 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 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 Haifa (HFA).