Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv one hour ahead of Milan.
Each week, there are 96 Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, opt for the 00:30 El Al flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:20 with El Al.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MXP to TLV flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Tel Aviv holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Israel:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is El Al.
El Al is the most punctual carrier offering MXP to TLV flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and TLV:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Larnaca International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is R 1,065. A round-trip fare is currently R 2,129. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MXP to TLV.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Milan to Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MXP:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXP to TLV around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Israel you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Israel, head for Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are key reasons to visit.