Travelling from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Frankfurt. Explore your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when reserving your flight from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
4 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Tel Aviv is one hour ahead of Frankfurt. Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
With 25 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 10:10am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from FRA to TLV is with El Al at 7:35pm.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Frankfurt to TLV.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Fly without interruptions from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport with Lufthansa. This top airline offers services from FRA.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa between FRA and TLV.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is El Al.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to TLV leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
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67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport. Check out these connections between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and TLV:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Frankfurt to TLV flight? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near TLV and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Currently, Rs41,331 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs66,809. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Frankfurt to TLV, book your flight ticket one month before your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Plan your visit to Tel Aviv in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Frankfurt to TLV flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Tel Aviv
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Ben Gurion International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tel Aviv:
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Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Israel just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, a trip to Nahariyya will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
Around 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv, Eilat is another essential stop in Israel. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site.