Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Tel Aviv two hours ahead of Faro.
To ensure you catch your FAO to TLV flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FAO and TLV include:
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
£78 is the lowest price for a one-way Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £179. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from FAO to TLV, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FAO to TLV.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights departing from Faro Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to FAO:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're landing on a late Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TLV:
Follow your own route with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Tel Aviv and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to central Tel Aviv has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To steer clear of 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). Book your flights from Faro Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
You've done Tel Aviv, now it's time to discover more of Israel. Travel around 35 miles south-east to Jerusalem to check off its top sights. From Trench From 6-Day-War to chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 50 miles 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.