Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Johannesburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JNB to TLV flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JNB and TLV:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
$406 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Return flights start from $506. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from JNB to TLV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights taking off from O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near JNB:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Grab a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in April.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to visit Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 75ºF and 90ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 50ºF and 66ºF. Search for cheap tickets from JNB to TLV around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Israel waiting to be explored. Around 35 miles south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another sought-after destination in Israel and is around 50 miles north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without dropping by Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.
