Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Jacksonville.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your JAX to TLV flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jacksonville International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JAX and TLV:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
You'll find JAX at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from JAX land on time.
Jacksonville International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Jacksonville. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JAX:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're landing on a late Jacksonville International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near TLV:
Hit the road running 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 lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
When reserving your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JAX to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Israel just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. Start your sightseeing at Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).
