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

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 09:28
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:23.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to Sofia takes 2h 48m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia range from ₪636 to ₪1,172, with an average of ₪866 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪636 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the ₪866 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at ₪862 round-trip and layover options via Vienna Intl (VIE) at ₪859.

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

• EL AL: 83% on time
• Wizz Air: 83% on time
• Arkia: 79% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪65–₪315 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 Boeing 737-800 variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Tel Aviv to Sofia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪340, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging ₪68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• NU Car
• Top Rent a Car - Bulgaria
• Priceless
• Top Rent-A-Car

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

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

• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₪741 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₪920, a difference of ₪180.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

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

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 8h 48m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 10h 58m via Larnaca (LCA).

Central Sofia Market Hall is one of the most viewed places in Sofia on KAYAK.

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.

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
• ISRAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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