Cheap flights from Tel Aviv (TLV)

Israel's main international gateway, hub for El Al

Ben Gurion International sits about 15 km southeast of Tel Aviv and is by far Israel's busiest airport, handling almost all international traffic. El Al operates its hub here, with Arkia and Israir adding domestic and leisure routes. Major Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld carriers serve TLV from Europe, North America and the Gulf, alongside LCCs Wizz Air, Ryanair and easyJet.

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Airlines flying from Tel Aviv (TLV)

Major carriers: El Al, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Low-cost carriers: Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Pegasus Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines have a hub at TLV?
El Al runs its main hub at Ben Gurion, with Arkia and Israir adding leisure flights. Major foreign airlines include Lufthansa, Turkish, United, Delta, Air France and British Airways, plus LCCs Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet and Pegasus. Flightmussy compares all of them in one free search.
Are there direct flights from Tel Aviv to New York?
Yes. El Al, Delta and United all operate nonstop TLV-JFK and/or TLV-EWR, typically daily or near-daily. One-stop routings via FRA, IST or LHR are often cheaper. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap highlights the weeks when nonstop fares come close to one-stop prices.
How far is Ben Gurion from Tel Aviv?
TLV is about 15 km southeast of central Tel Aviv. The Israel Railways line runs directly under Terminal 3 and reaches HaShalom or Savidor in roughly 15 minutes. Taxis take 20-30 minutes outside rush hour. Flightmussy is free and no-signup, so you can plan flights and ground transfers quickly.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Tel Aviv?
January-February and early November are typically cheapest, avoiding High Holidays, Passover and summer peaks. Booking 6-10 weeks ahead generally beats last-minute fares. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap shows the precise cheapest week from your origin without forcing you to create an account.

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