Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is seven hours ahead of New Orleans and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your MSY to TLV flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MSY and TLV include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
R 5,767 is currently the best price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,267. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSY to TLV, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that take off from MSY reach their destination without delay.
Central New Orleans to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MSY? If you've booked an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo to explore Tel Aviv and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSY to TLV sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Israel waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. No visit is complete without checking out Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.