Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Tel Aviv is one hour ahead of Basel and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your BSL to TLV flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet has direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Tel Aviv — and maybe even more of Israel if time allows.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BSL and TLV include:
Larnaca International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is R 1,485. A return fare right now is R 3,057. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BSL to TLV.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BSL to TLV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Of all flights leaving EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% arrive on time at their destination.
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BSL. Whether you've booked an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BSL to TLV sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has its own special appeal, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Israel, consider Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are highlights.