Travelling from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Cologne.
To ensure you get on your CGN to TLV flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Tel Aviv (and then seeing more of Israel!) is a cinch with arkia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with arkia on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGN and TLV:
Munich Airport
Cairo Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Rs30,723 is currently the best price for a one-way Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs73,299. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CGN to TLV, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
There's no 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 there's a change in price on cheap flights from CGN to TLV.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
Of all flights leaving Cologne Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Cologne Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CGN:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Pick up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Tel Aviv. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Cologne Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are key highlights.
