Traveling from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul. Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to TLV. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Istanbul to TLV with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and TLV include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Traveling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 30 miles in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and TLV include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Batumi Airport (BUS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 30 miles away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to TLV flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near TLV and hit the pillow fast:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and discover more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to central Tel Aviv is about 9 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
At the moment, $78 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $149. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to TLV if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to TLV.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Tel Aviv. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 75ºF and 90ºF. Book your Istanbul to TLV plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 50ºF and 66ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tel Aviv
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tel Aviv right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Ben Gurion International Airport:
Sunset Point Tel Aviv and Hilton Beach are just two of the top attractions to put on your Tel Aviv to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Jaffa Old City.
Explore more of Israel
Nahariyya is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 70 miles away to the north, top sights here include Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
Eilat is another standout destination in Israel and is around 170 miles south of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without experiencing Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site.