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

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969 mi airlines 28/wk
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LY551
LY El Al
739
6:25 AM
IST T3
9:10 AM
EET
2h 45m
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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
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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
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6H721
6H Israir
320
7:40 PM
IST T3
10:25 PM
EET
2h 45m
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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
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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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Tel Aviv to Sofia
6 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 969 mi 2h 35m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

TLV–SOF is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Israir Airlines, El Al and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 31 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
6H Israir Airlines 9 320 2h45
LY El Al 9 739, 788 2h35-2h45
FB Bulgaria Air 5 221, 223 2h45
BZ Blue Dart Aviation 2 738 2h40
IZ arkia 2 320 2h50
W6 Wizz Air 1 32Q 2h55
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
223 Airbus A220-300 – FB
320 Airbus A320 – 6H, IZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
738 Boeing 737-800 – BZ
739 Boeing 737-900 – LY
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6H + BZ + FB + IZ + LY + W6 (28 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
5
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TLV to SOF.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,934
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 28 3
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: IST · SOF: EET

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 55m.

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 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights28 out / 12 return
1-stop connections31 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 55m. 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 28 nonstop flights per week from TLV to SOF. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TBS, HAM, LGW, FRA, ATH, BUD, PRG, CPH, VAR, MAD, BCN, FCO, VIE, OTP, MUC, WAW, ZRH, LTN, AUH, BEG, CDG, PFO, DXB, STN, BER, MXP, LHR, RIX, KRK, AMS and NAP. 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.
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 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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,559 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TBS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haifa (HFA).