Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Tel Aviv seven hours ahead of Richmond.
Give yourself enough time to make your RIC to TLV flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIC and TLV:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is $1,156. A return plane ticket right now is $1,776. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIC to TLV, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Richmond Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
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Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights that take off from Richmond Airport make it to their destination on time.
Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RIC? If you've booked an early flight from Richmond Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel near TLV if you're taking a late Richmond Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
Before locking in your flight from Richmond Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RIC to TLV in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
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).