Flying from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
Columbus's main base, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
Tel Aviv is six hours ahead of Columbus. Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Columbus to TLV won't wait if you're running late, so be 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 aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Columbus to TLV. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
79.5% of flights departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport reach their destination on time.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can reach LCK from the centre of Columbus in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 26 kilometres or so.
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Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.14%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Have a late flight from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near TLV and hit the pillow fast:
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Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
R 5,026 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport. A return flight starts from R 13,221. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Columbus to TLV, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is when most people book flights from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Plan your visit to Tel Aviv in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Columbus to TLV plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Tel Aviv
After booking your flight from Columbus to Ben Gurion International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tel Aviv:
Sunset Point Tel Aviv and Hilton Beach are a couple of major attractions to add to your Tel Aviv to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Jaffa Old City.
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, popular attractions include Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
Around 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv, Eilat is another essential stop in Israel. Start your sightseeing at Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site.
