Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Berlin.
Flights from BER to TLV start from 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 22:05 with El Al. Overall, there are 14 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BER 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.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Tel Aviv, Israel. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Blue Bird Airways on this route.
EL AL Israel Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers BER to TLV flights, with 65.38% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BER and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
At the moment, 86 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 168 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BER to TLV, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of all flights departing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BER:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel near TLV if you're catching a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Settle into one of these 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 popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BER to TLV around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Israel just waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another favourite destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without visiting Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).