Travelling from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
2 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Bucharest and Tel Aviv (where Ben Gurion International Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the most popular route. There are 39 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with El Al at 10:25pm. Go for the first OTP to TLV departure operated by El Al at 12:20am if you'd rather not wait around.
Your flight from Bucharest to TLV won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Take the express route from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) can be booked from here.
A variety of airlines at OTP operate direct flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport. These are some of the go-tos:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between OTP and TLV is Wizz Air Malta.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is TAROM.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
71.27% of flights leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near TLV and turn out the lights sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to central Tel Aviv is roughly 14 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport is R 1,295. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,172. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Bucharest to TLV, book your ticket two months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Plan your visit to Tel Aviv in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Bucharest to TLV plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tel Aviv
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tel Aviv:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Sunset Point Tel Aviv, Hilton Beach and Jaffa Old City are must-do's during your Tel Aviv adventure.
Explore more of Israel
Nahariyya is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 113 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Israel, consider Eilat, about 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site are among the biggest draws.