Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Bangkok.
Every week, there are nine Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, select the 14:00 El Al flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with El Al.
Your BKK to TLV flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
El Al has direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tel Aviv — and maybe even more of Israel if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is El Al.
El Al is the most punctual carrier that operates BKK to TLV flights. A dependable 91.67% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BKK and TLV include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, R 4,773 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,290. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BKK to TLV, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BKK to TLV is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Explore without limits with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and discover more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to the centre of Tel Aviv has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Israel you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another favourite destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without experiencing Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.
