Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 55 minutes.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Each week, there are three Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IAD to TLV flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United is your gateway to discovering Tel Aviv (and perhaps some other great corners of Israel!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport offered by this popular airline.
United is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating IAD to TLV flights is United. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.78% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and TLV:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York Newark Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Currently, Rs86,428 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs228,615. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to TLV, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAD to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel near TLV if you're taking a late Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 experience the lesser-explored corners of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
When booking your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to TLV in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Israel
You've seen Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore more of Israel. Journey around 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to check off its leading attractions. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Israel, consider Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are highlights.