Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your EDI to TLV flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between EDI and TLV:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
At the moment, Rs27,429 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs59,055. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to TLV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to TLV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near TLV:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tel Aviv in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Israel you'll want to see. About 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another must-experience destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without visiting Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.