Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Tel Aviv one hour ahead of Rome.
There are 60 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights each week to choose from.
Your FCO to TLV flight 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 travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, so getting to Tel Aviv (and then exploring more of Israel!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
ITA Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for FCO to TLV flights is EL AL Israel Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
R 948 is the lowest price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,974. These prices can change based on availability.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to TLV.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to TLV.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near FCO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're landing on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near TLV:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tel Aviv and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to TLV in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Israel, consider Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are among the biggest draws.

















