Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv one hour behind Istanbul.
To ensure you get on your IST to TLV flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IST and TLV include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is 89 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 191 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IST to TLV if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from IST to TLV is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near TLV:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
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 reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. For smaller 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). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Israel waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you want to check out another major destination in Israel, consider Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are the start of reasons to visit.