Travelling from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is seven hours ahead of Albany and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALB to TLV flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALB and TLV:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALB) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Currently, 442 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.221 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ALB to TLV, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ALB to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Albany Airport (ALB)
ALB's address is 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
76% of flights that take off from Albany Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Albany to Albany Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ALB? If you're boarding an early flight from Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel near TLV if you have a late Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Tel Aviv. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Albany Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALB to TLV around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another essential stop in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without a visit to Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).
