Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
Every week, there are 39 Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 01:00 El Al flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:20 with El Al.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your TLV to CDG flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Paris adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of France:
Air France is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 77.78% of services landing as planned, Arkia Israeli Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating TLV to CDG flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, R 1,906 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,277. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from TLV to CDG, book your trip one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from TLV to CDG.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
72.9% of flights that leave from Ben Gurion International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Ben Gurion International Airport from central Tel Aviv, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near TLV. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Paris based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TLV to CDG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, head for Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are the start of reasons to visit.