Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EDI and TLV:
Munich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
At the moment, 104 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 230 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to TLV, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to TLV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel near TLV if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport to central Tel Aviv has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you want to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to TLV in January if you want to travel in 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 cities in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've seen 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.
Haifa is another favourite destination 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).