Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is eight hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SJO to TLV flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SJO and TLV:
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Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
When it comes to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Jose to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SJO:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Reserve a hotel near TLV if you're catching a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and see more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another well-known destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without seeing Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).
