Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
A direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport takes on average 2 hours. Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2 — identical to Athens.
For the earliest departure, take the 00:05 flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you want to go later, the latest flight is at 23:55. With 50 flights each week from ATH to TLV, you can select the one that best suits you.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, so getting to Tel Aviv (and then discovering more of Israel!) is easy. The most popular carriers that travel between ATH and TLV include:
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between ATH and TLV:
Heraklion Airport
Rhodes Airport
Santorini International Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from ATH to TLV, check whether you need a visa to enter Israel. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is $16. The cheapest price for a return flight is $71. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to TLV by booking at least 7 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
March is the cheapest month for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 40 kilometers from central Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can be reached in about 37 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 59 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Book a hotel near TLV if you have a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to the center of Tel Aviv takes around 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in April.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to explore Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Tel Aviv
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tel Aviv right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from ATH to TLV:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port and Tel Aviv Port are attractions you won't want to skip in Tel Aviv.
Complete your Tel Aviv trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Ben Gurion International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Tel Aviv.