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

• Earliest: departs at 04:50 and lands at 07:39
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:24.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia.

A direct flight from Tel Aviv to Sofia takes 2h 49m, covering 969 miles.

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.

Return flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia range from £149 to £279, with an average of £203 over the past 12 months. Anything below £149 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £203 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £202 return, compared with £271 via a stopover through Vienna Intl (VIE).

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£76 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tel Aviv to Sofia flights, with 100% 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 £100, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Sofia Airport (SOF) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Tel Aviv to Sofia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £184 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £215, a difference of £32.

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:

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

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 28m, compared to 8h 39m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 9h 44m via Larnaca (LCA).

Some of the most popular sights in Sofia are St. Nedelya Church, Central Sofia Market Hall, and Banya Bashi Mosque. These are among 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
• Arkia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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