Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
Tel Aviv is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 12 London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, take the 10:10 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 14:10 with Wizz Air UK.
Your LGW to TLV flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Tel Aviv (and then discovering more of Israel!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and TLV include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Rs23,186 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs50,682. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to TLV, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to TLV.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and chase adventure across Tel Aviv and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to the centre of Tel Aviv has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Israel
You've done Tel Aviv, now it's time to discover more of Israel. Travel about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its top sights. From Trench From 6-Day-War to chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. Start your sightseeing at Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.