Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Tel Aviv is one hour ahead of Munich and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 24 weekly Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MUC to TLV flight. As a general rule, arrive at least 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 well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Tel Aviv (and then other corners of Israel) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Lufthansa has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to TLV flights, with 72.97% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MUC and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Currently, Rs39,453 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs73,498. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to TLV.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Munich Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Munich Airport from central Munich, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're arriving on a late Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Go where the road takes you with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and find adventure across Tel Aviv and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Munich Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Munich 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'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC 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 you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another well-known 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).