Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is 5 hours 1 minute. Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Tel Aviv 2 hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are 12 flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. The first flight from LGW to TLV is at 10:10 and the last is at 23:00.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Tel Aviv (and then exploring more of Israel!) is easy with easyJet. This popular airline runs direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LGW and TLV:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Rhodes Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Israel, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the latest information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LGW to TLV.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is ₹ 7,102. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 14,820. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flight tickets from LGW to TLV, book your trip 2 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LGW to TLV. You don't need to check every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 80 kilometres from central London, London Gatwick Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel close to TLV if you're taking a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to the centre of Tel Aviv takes about 24 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 43 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tel Aviv. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Tel Aviv
Start your Tel Aviv trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from LGW to TLV, have a look at our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port and Tel Aviv Port are leading attractions which should be on every Tel Aviv itinerary.
Complete your Tel Aviv trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Ben Gurion International Airport, browse our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Tel Aviv stay.
