Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Tel Aviv is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 24 London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, pick the 07:00 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:20 with El Al.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your LHR to TLV flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Tel Aviv (and perhaps some other great corners of Israel!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport offered by this airline.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LHR to TLV flights is British Airways. Its services arrive without delay 74.0% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and TLV:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Corfu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Currently, R 2,100 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,205. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to TLV by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LHR to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel near TLV if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport to central Tel Aviv has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Tel Aviv. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to TLV in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 discovered once you've seen the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).






