Flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
Flights from YYZ to TLV start at 16:30 — the earliest with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 17:30 with Air Canada. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your YYZ to TLV flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Tel Aviv — and maybe even more of Israel if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Canada.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for YYZ to TLV flights is Air Canada.
Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of the flights that depart from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near YYZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're arriving on a late Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tel Aviv. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to TLV around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Haifa is another essential stop 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).

