Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv seven hours ahead of Houston.
Your IAH to TLV flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IAH and TLV include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight is $1,320. A round-trip fare is currently $1,713. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IAH to TLV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAH to TLV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TLV:
Travel at your own pace with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and discover more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tel Aviv. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAH to TLV sometime around then 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, popular attractions include Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are the start of reasons to visit.