Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport take 2 hours 24 minutes. Tel Aviv and Sofia share the same timezone (UTC+2), meaning you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Each week, there are 19 flights from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. The earliest departure from SOF to TLV is at 00:20 and the last is at 23:40.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Tel Aviv holiday and explore this part of Israel, these leading carriers service the SOF to TLV route:
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the top stopovers between SOF and TLV:
Rhodes Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Larnaca International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Israel, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SOF to TLV.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
47 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Return flights start from 90 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SOF to TLV, book your journey 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from SOF to TLV every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Travelling from central Sofia to Sofia Airport takes approximately 37 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near SOF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're on a late flight from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near TLV:
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It'll take around 43 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in April.
When booking your flight from Sofia Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to TLV in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Tel Aviv
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Tel Aviv right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from SOF to TLV:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port and Tel Aviv Port are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tel Aviv itinerary.
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