Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 9 hours ahead of Tel Aviv, where Ben Gurion International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from TLV to Melbourne, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Israel, you will need an e-visa to enter Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before flying.
The journey from central Tel Aviv to TLV takes approximately 43 minutes by 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.
In search of a convenient hotel close to TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Melbourne
R 7,062 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start at R 17,636. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from TLV to Melbourne. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from TLV to Melbourne every day.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 42 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Unpack your bags here after your flight from TLV to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, head for Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from TLV to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are a couple of major attractions to add to your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eureka Skydeck 88.
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