Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to London: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to London is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 2 hours behind Tel Aviv.
With 40 flights a week between the two airports, Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from TLV to LHR is with EL AL Israel Airlines at 17:15.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from TLV to London. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Begin your trip with a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to London. From TLV, you can fly nonstop to any of these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
These are some of the leading carriers operating direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to London:
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from Israel and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Ben Gurion International Airport to London, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Tel Aviv to TLV takes approximately 43 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near TLV. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to London or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to London is R 1,438. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,051. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from TLV to London by booking at least 7 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
March is the cheapest month for tickets from Ben Gurion International Airport to London. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you have a late flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to London has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from TLV to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to London, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from TLV to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your London must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in London and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to London.