Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
There are 28 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, so getting to Tel Aviv (and then exploring more of Israel!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Lufthansa.
With 70.53% of services landing as planned, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to TLV flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 FRA and TLV:
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt am Main Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo to explore Tel Aviv and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tel Aviv in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored after you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another sought-after destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without visiting Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).