Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SYD to TLV flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and TLV include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel close to TLV if you're catching a late Sydney Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around 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 driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sydney Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Tel Aviv in March.
Book your flight from Sydney Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you want to visit Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to TLV sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore more of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to check off its leading attractions. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another essential stop in Israel. No visit is complete without checking out Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).