Travelling from London to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), with 27 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from LHR to TLV is the 7am British Airways service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 11:20pm with El Al.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to TLV. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up 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 London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) operate from here.
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from London to Ben Gurion International Airport leaving from LHR. Book your journey with one of these:
British Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LHR to TLV.
Among carriers on this route, El Al is the most consistent for on-time landings.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to TLV departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Ben Gurion International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and TLV:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to TLV flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and TLV:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Rhodes Airport (RHO)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Ben Gurion International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late flight from London to 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 not long after at one of these hotels near TLV:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ben Gurion International Airport is R 1,196. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,438. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from London to TLV, book your plane ticket seven months before your planned departure.
December is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Ben Gurion International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Tel Aviv. July is when most people book flights from London to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your London to TLV plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Ben Gurion International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Tel Aviv
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All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Sunset Point Tel Aviv, Hilton Beach and Jaffa Old City are must-visits when exploring Tel Aviv.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Israel waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, a visit to Nahariyya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
Around 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv, Eilat is another essential stop in Israel. Experience major highlights starting with Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site.