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Among airlines operating Sofia to Tel Aviv 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 Sofia and Tel Aviv. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

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

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

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
• Arkia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Bulgaria Air: 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 Sofia to Tel Aviv:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 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 A220-300 variants.

On the Sofia to Tel Aviv route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 55%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $152 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $337: a $185 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 Sofia to Tel Aviv route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sofia to Tel Aviv flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tel Aviv are Gordon Beach, Dizengoff Square and Merkaz Ha Yeridim-Ganei HaTa'arucha. These are among the most viewed places in Tel Aviv on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 2:41 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 2:01 am.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

A nonstop flight from Sofia to Tel Aviv takes 2h 21m, 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.

One-way fares from Sofia to Tel Aviv are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Wizz Air: 91% on time
• EL AL: 77% on time
• BlueBird Airways: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 76% of the time on average.

Night 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.

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Sofia to Tel Aviv range from $188 to $340, with an average of $248 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.