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Flights between Sofia (SOF) and Tel Aviv (TLV)

Sofia Airport, Bulgaria ↔ Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel

A direct route between Sofia and Tel Aviv appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 7 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ)Bulgaria Air (FB)El Al (LY)Wizz Air (W6)Blue Dart Aviation Ltd.
Distance
1,559 km
969 miles
Est. flight time
2h 27m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Bulgaria

Jan
4°
9/-1
40mm
Feb
6°
11/1
35mm
Mar
11°
16/6
40mm
Apr
17°
22/12
50mm
May
22°
27/17
70mm
Jun
26°
31/21
70mm
Jul
29°
34/24
55mm
Aug
29°
34/24
45mm
Sep
24°
29/19
40mm
Oct
17°
22/12
50mm
Nov
10°
15/5
55mm
Dec
5°
10/0
50mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Israel

Jan
18°
23/13
125mm
Feb
19°
24/14
100mm
Mar
22°
27/17
60mm
Apr
26°
31/21
20mm
May
29°
34/24
3mm
Jun
31°
36/26
0mm
Jul
32°
37/27
0mm
Aug
32°
37/27
0mm
Sep
32°
37/27
1mm
Oct
29°
34/24
15mm
Nov
24°
29/19
65mm
Dec
20°
25/15
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Bulgaria: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Israel: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Sofia from Tel Aviv?

Sofia (SOF) and Tel Aviv (TLV) are around 1,559 km (969 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 27m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the SOF–TLV route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Arkia Israeli Airlines, Bulgaria Air, El Al, Wizz Air, Blue Dart Aviation Ltd.. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Tel Aviv?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Israel?

Across Israel, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 32°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Bulgaria and Israel?

The UK FCDO currently rates Bulgaria as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Israel as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.