Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Helsinki and Tel Aviv are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to TLV flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between HEL and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Right now, Rs30,532 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs67,918. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to TLV, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HEL to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from HEL land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To reach Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HEL to TLV sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another must-experience destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without seeing Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).