Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Athens and Tel Aviv are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can take your pick of 70 weekly Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ATH to TLV flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Travel nonstop to Tel Aviv with these top carriers and discover this exciting part of Israel:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
With a reliable 90.7% of services landing on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier for ATH to TLV flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and TLV:
Larnaca Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is $67. A round-trip fare right now is $157. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to TLV by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to TLV.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're getting in on a late Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TLV:
Pick up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you want to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Israel you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another sought-after destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without seeing Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).











