Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV) to Sofia (SOF) flights

An economy award from Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV) to Sofia (SOF) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on El Al, plus taxes and fees from $70. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV) to Sofia (SOF): Arkia Israeli Airlines, Bulgaria Air, El Al and Wizz Air. The two airports are 968 miles (1,558 km) apart. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Paphos, Larnaca and Rhodes and more.
How many miles TLV to SOF costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn El Al | 11,000 | $70–390 |
| Etihad GuestOn El Al | 12,000 | $40–300 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn El Al | 16,100 | $60–200 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn El Al | 25,000 | $80–250 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from TLV to SOF
- IZArkia Israeli AirlinesNot in an alliance
- FBBulgaria AirNot in an alliance
- El AlNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it

- Wizz AirNot in an alliance

Book TLV to SOF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks El Al
- Delta SkyMilesBooks El Al
TLV to SOF with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Paphos (PFO)Arkia Israeli Airlines, El Al and 1 more, then RyanairIZ
U8
- Via Larnaca (LCA)Wizz Air the whole way

IZ+6
- Via Rhodes (RHO)El Al, Aegean Airlines and 1 more, then Ryanair and Wizz Air

IZ

- Via Burgas (BOJ), then Bulgaria AirFB
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines and Sky Express the whole way

IZ+3
FBGQ - Via Varna (VAR)Wizz Air and El Al, then Bulgaria Air

FB - Via Heraklion (HER)Aegean Airlines, El Al and 1 more, then Bulgaria Air

IZFB - Via Chania (CHQ), then Ryanair

- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole wayIZ
+3

- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, then Air Cairo
SM - Via Kerkyra (CFU)TUS Airways and Arkia Israeli Airlines, then Ryanair and Wizz AirU8IZ


- Via Tirana (TIA)El Al and Arkia Israeli Airlines, then Wizz Air
IZ
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Arkia Israeli Airlines and El Al, then Air SerbiaIZ


- Via Chisinau (RMO)Fly One, El Al and 2 more, then Wizz Air5F
H7+1
- Via Budapest (BUD)Wizz Air the whole wayIZ




TLV to SOF: common questions
How many miles does TLV to SOF cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on El Al, plus taxes and fees from $70. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (12,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100) and Delta SkyMiles (25,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from TLV to SOF?
Arkia Israeli Airlines, Bulgaria Air, El Al and Wizz Air fly nonstop from Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV) to Sofia (SOF).
How far is Tel Aviv-Yafo from Sofia by plane?
Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV) and Sofia (SOF) are 968 miles (1,558 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book TLV to SOF award flights?
2 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Tel Aviv-Yafo and Sofia?
The most direct connections are through Paphos (PFO), Larnaca (LCA), Rhodes (RHO), Burgas (BOJ) and Athens (ATH). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Wizz Air through Larnaca.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.


