Travelling from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) jetting off from here.
The average duration of a direct flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport is 7 hours 40 minutes.
Tel Aviv is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to TLV, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport with arkia. This top carrier operates departures from CMB.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from Colombo to TLV leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The distance from central Colombo to CMB is roughly 32 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Book a hotel close to TLV if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 43 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
For a one-way ticket from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport, Rs47,783 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just Rs100,086. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Colombo to TLV. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Tel Aviv. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Colombo to TLV during then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Tel Aviv
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tel Aviv:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port and Tel Aviv Port are essential stops on your Tel Aviv itinerary.
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