Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Seattle: what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7. The city is 9 hours behind Tel Aviv, where Ben Gurion International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from TLV to Seattle, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You will need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from Israel and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Traveling from central Tel Aviv to TLV takes approximately 43 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometers in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to TLV:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Seattle
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle is $373. The cheapest price for a return flight is $870. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from TLV to Seattle, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is approximately 23 kilometers. It'll take you around 18 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
After your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle has arrived, you can reach the city center in around 11 minutes by car. Central Seattle is approximately 3 kilometers from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 23 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near LKE. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from TLV to Seattle at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Seattle in May when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from TLV to Seattle sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
After locking in your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Seattle, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seattle:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Gas Works - Lake View Point, Queen Anne Bowl Playfield and LMN Architects are major attractions which should be on every Seattle itinerary.
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