Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Bucharest and Tel Aviv follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
There are 49 Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights every week.
To ensure you get on your OTP to TLV flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
EL AL Israel Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates OTP to TLV flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the top stopovers between OTP and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Otopeni Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near OTP. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion Intl Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Tel Aviv in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to TLV sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Israel, consider Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are key reasons to visit.