Flying from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Houston: what you need to know
Houston is eight hours behind Tel Aviv, where Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport is located. Houston follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To avoid missing your TLV to Houston flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
The journey from central Tel Aviv to TLV takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near TLV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the departures from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Houston
The best price we've found for a one-way Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston flight is $1,017. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,729. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from TLV to Houston, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near IAH if you're coming in on a late flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from TLV to Houston.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Once your flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 19 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 50 minutes or so.
There are some great places to drop your things at near HOU. Settle in and get cosy after your TLV to Houston flight at any of these well-located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU will save you money.
You can find Houston Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston. To escape the crowds, visit Houston in January.
Before booking a Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to Houston in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Houston right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport to Houston:
Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Houston must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its popular sights. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are highlights.