Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Pack your bags and choose from 22 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AMS to TLV flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport to pick from. When planning your Tel Aviv journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Israel:
EL AL Israel Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for AMS to TLV flights is EL AL Israel Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between AMS and TLV:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
At the moment, Rs44,626 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs79,015. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AMS to TLV, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from AMS to TLV is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to AMS:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near TLV:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo to explore Tel Aviv and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Israel you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another essential stop in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without a visit to Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).
