Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your MSP to TLV flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MSP and TLV:
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
£330 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Return flights start at £701. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MSP to TLV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're coming in on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TLV:
Grab a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is roughly 13 miles from central Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tel Aviv in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to TLV sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Israel just waiting to be discovered. Around 35 miles south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another essential stop in Israel and is around 50 miles north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without visiting Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.
