Flying from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Charleston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CHS to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charleston Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CHS and TLV include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
79% of flights departing from Charleston Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Charleston Airport from central Charleston, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Charleston Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CHS:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you have a late Charleston Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near TLV:
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Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Charleston Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Charleston Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CHS to TLV sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of 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 sought-after 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).