Travelling from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
Each week, there are 28 Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Madrid Airport flights. To jet off early, select the 03:15 El Al flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:30 with Iberia.
Your TLV to MAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Madrid Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Madrid holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Spain:
Most passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
With a reliable 92.31% of services landing on schedule, Air Europa has the best on-time performance for TLV to MAD flights.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
78% of flights that take off from Ben Gurion Intl Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Madrid Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madrid. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TLV to MAD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.