Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Sharm El Sheikh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SSH to TLV flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SSH and TLV include:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is 112 €. A return ticket right now is 466 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SSH to TLV, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SSH to TLV.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights leaving from Sharm El Sheikh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it takes around 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SSH? If you're boarding an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're getting in on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TLV:
Follow your own route with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and discover more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tel Aviv in April.
When booking your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSH to TLV in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
Haifa is another essential stop in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without visiting Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.
