Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is 5 hours.
Tel Aviv is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
There are six London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights each week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LGW to TLV flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Tel Aviv (and then seeing more of Israel!) is easy with Wizz Air UK. This popular airline has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Wizz Air UK is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and TLV:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is £55. A round-trip fare is currently £105. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to TLV, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW arrive at their destination without delay.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Book a hotel near TLV if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Tel Aviv and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from central Tel Aviv. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tel Aviv in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to TLV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Israel waiting to be explored. Around 56 kms (35 miles) south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another sought-after destination in Israel and is around 80 kms (50 miles) north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without seeing Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).