Flying from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) taking off from here.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Phoenix. Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Phoenix to TLV.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport. Check out these connections between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and TLV:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
PHX is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Phoenix to TLV flight? Check in to a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82.57% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're travelling to AZA from central Phoenix, it takes about 40 minutes to get there by car. The journey is roughly 56 kilometres.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Travel at your own speed with a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and see more of Tel Aviv and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to central Tel Aviv is roughly 14 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, $1,126 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,557. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to TLV, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Tel Aviv. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Phoenix to TLV flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Tel Aviv
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tel Aviv right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Ben Gurion International Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Tel Aviv when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Sunset Point Tel Aviv followed by Hilton Beach and Jaffa Old City.
Explore more of Israel
You've seen Tel Aviv, now it's time to discover other corners of Israel. Travel around 113 kilometres north to Nahariyya to tick off its top attractions. From Akhziv Beach to Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Eilat is another favourite destination in Israel and is around 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without experiencing Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site.