Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Helsinki.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to TLV flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and TLV:
Larnaca International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is R 2,124. A return fare right now is R 4,653. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to TLV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Travel at your own pace with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Tel Aviv and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tel Aviv. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Israel just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another standout destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without a visit to Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.