Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LCY to TLV flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LCY and TLV:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Mikonos Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, $460 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $678. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LCY to TLV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LCY to TLV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
74.57% of flights that depart London City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London City Airport is about 11 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCY:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near TLV:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from London City Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to visit Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LCY to TLV sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to discover more of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to check off its top attractions. From Trench From 6-Day-War to chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another favourite stop in Israel. No visit is complete without checking out Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.