Flying from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
Planning your flight from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) begins with finding the most convenient airport to make your exit from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are your options in London.
4 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), with 24 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from LHR to TLV is the 7am British Airways option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 11:20pm with El Al.
Your flight from London to TLV won't wait if you're late, so be 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'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport with British Airways. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
Most travellers prefer to fly with British Airways between LHR and TLV.
With 74.0% of its services landing on schedule, British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to TLV that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and TLV include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to catch a flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to TLV are offered by Wizz Air UK.
On the LGW to TLV route, Wizz Air UK is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Split up your flight from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and TLV include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to TLV flight:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport get to their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport from here.
Prepare for takeoff with Arkia Israeli Airlines. It offers direct London to TLV plane tickets from STN.
The top choice among passengers flying between STN and TLV is arkia.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is arkia.
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and TLV are:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Rhodes Diagoras International Airport (RHO)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
About Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
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Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Central Tel Aviv is around 18 kilometres from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
R 1,219 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport. A return flight starts at R 2,705. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to TLV by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to TLV.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
November is the quietest month for flights from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to TLV plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tel Aviv
After booking your flight from London to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tel Aviv:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Sunset Point Tel Aviv, Hilton Beach and Frishman Beach are leading attractions which should feature on every Tel Aviv itinerary.
Explore more of Israel
Nahariyya is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 113 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Achziv Sea Reserve, Akhziv Beach and Banana Beach.
Around 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv, Eilat is another essential stop in Israel. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve, Underwater Observatory Marine Park and Dolphin Reef.