Flying from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) departing from here.
The average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport flight is 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt. Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the most popular route. There are 26 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with El Al at 7:35pm. Go for the first FRA to TLV departure operated by Lufthansa at 10:10am if you'd rather not wait around.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to TLV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
When taking off from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport with Lufthansa.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa from FRA to TLV.
Lufthansa is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to TLV departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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74% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and TLV are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Frankfurt to TLV flight? Kick back in a hotel near Frankfurt Hahn Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving right on cue.
About Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport is R 2,210. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,085. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to TLV.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). August is the peak month for travel to Tel Aviv. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in November.
When booking your Frankfurt 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).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
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