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Among airlines operating Tel Aviv to Sofia flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Tel Aviv and Sofia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• EL AL
• Bulgaria Air
• BlueBird Airways
• Arkia

Flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia usually depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) and arrive at Sofia (SOF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• EL AL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Arkia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average ₪817 round-trip, compared to ₪909 via a layover through Larnaca (LCA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪75–₪301 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia most commonly connect through:

• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Vienna Intl (VIE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Tel Aviv to Sofia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ₪728 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₪860 – a ₪132 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tel Aviv to Sofia route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tel Aviv to Sofia flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are Central Sofia Market Hall and Sofia City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tel Aviv to Sofia:

• Earliest: departs at 04:50 and lands at 07:41
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:26.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of ₪822. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to Sofia takes 2h 51m, covering 2,508 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Tel Aviv to Sofia are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₪439.

Arkia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while EL AL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tel Aviv to Sofia flights are:

• Arkia: 85% on time
• EL AL: 85% on time
• Wizz Air: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 8h 39m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 9h 19m via Larnaca (LCA).

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· MEXRENTACAR
· Easyrent
· Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
· NU Car
· Priceless

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia range from ₪607 to ₪1,100, with an average of ₪822 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪607 counts as a good deal.