Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 6 hours ahead of Tel Aviv, where Ben Gurion International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from TLV to Shanghai.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
You will need an embassy visa for China if you have a passport from Israel and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
Travelling from central Tel Aviv to TLV takes about 43 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Shanghai
R 6,536 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai. A return flight starts from R 12,775. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from TLV to Shanghai. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near PVG if you're taking a late flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Once you've hopped off your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near SHA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from TLV to Shanghai at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Shanghai, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from TLV to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Shanghai, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
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