Travelling from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Fort Myers.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RSW to TLV flight.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RSW and TLV include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pearson International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
R 9,102 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 17,068. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RSW to TLV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RSW to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
You'll find RSW at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
When it comes to Southwest Florida International Airport's on-time performance, 77.32% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Fort Myers to Southwest Florida International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to RSW:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're landing on a late Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TLV:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks ahead.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in April.
When reserving your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RSW to TLV sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
You've done Tel Aviv, now it's time to discover more of Israel. Travel around 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to check off its top sights. From Trench From 6-Day-War to chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Haifa is another essential stop in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without seeing Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.
