Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is eight hours ahead of Houston and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and TLV:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
$1,010 is currently the best price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,343. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IAH to TLV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAH to TLV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport from central Houston, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IAH:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Grab a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport to the centre of Tel Aviv has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore other corners of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its top sights. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another essential stop in Israel. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).