Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
4 hours 55 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Tel Aviv is 2 hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 37 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. The 06:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take from LHR to TLV. El Al operates the last service of the day at 23:20 if early starts aren't your thing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
One simple trip from LHR to TLV is all it takes to get to Tel Aviv, Israel. You'll have a range of carriers that run direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, including:
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and TLV are:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Israel. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before organising your cheap ticket from LHR to TLV, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is ج.م. 6,235. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 11,826. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 4 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from LHR to TLV.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Getting a cheap ticket from LHR to TLV couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Use filters to tailor your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 43 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24 ºC and 32 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from LHR to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10 ºC and 19 ºC on average.
More about Tel Aviv
After locking in your flights from LHR to TLV, you'll need to find a place to stay in Tel Aviv. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Old Jaffa and Jaffa Port are just two of the big attractions to put on your Tel Aviv must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tel Aviv Port.
Complete your Tel Aviv trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Ben Gurion International Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Tel Aviv stay.