Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Tel Aviv is one hour ahead of Cologne and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your CGN to TLV flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Arkia Israeli Airlines offers direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tel Aviv — and maybe even more of Israel if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Arkia Israeli Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CGN and TLV:
Larnaca International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, 97 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 183 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CGN to TLV, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CGN to TLV.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cologne Bonn Airport, data shows 74.45% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cologne Bonn Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TLV:
Grab a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tel Aviv. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGN to TLV sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another must-experience destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without seeing Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.