Flying from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Beirut and Tel Aviv share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Leave plenty of time to make your BEY to TLV flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BEY and TLV:
Larnaca International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is R 3,408. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 5,786. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BEY to TLV, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BEY to TLV.
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Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
76.7% of flights taking off from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near BEY? If you're boarding an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're coming in on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near TLV:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tel Aviv in April.
When reserving your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BEY to TLV sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another essential stop in Israel. No visit is complete without checking out Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.