Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Tel Aviv is one hour ahead of Frankfurt and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 33 Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, jump on the 08:35 El Al flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:30 with El Al.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your FRA to TLV flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tel Aviv — and maybe even more of Israel if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.
El Al is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to TLV flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FRA and TLV include:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Naples International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
At the moment, RM592 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM945. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to TLV.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that take off from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt 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 close to FRA:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tel Aviv in April.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
You've done Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore other parts of Israel. Journey around 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its must-visit sights. From Trench From 6-Day-War to chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are key highlights.