Travelling from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv one hour ahead of Warsaw.
Flights from WAW to TLV start from 05:35 — the first with LOT - Polish Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:05 with LOT - Polish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 25 weekly Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
Your WAW to TLV flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, so jetting to Tel Aviv (and then seeing more of Israel!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with LOT on this route.
Wizz Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier for WAW to TLV flights, with 82.98% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Handy information about Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
80% of flights leaving Warsaw Chopin Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of WAW.
Warsaw Chopin Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near WAW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TLV if you're taking a late Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion Intl Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tel Aviv. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from WAW to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Israel just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop 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 among the biggest draws.





