Travelling from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, making Tel Aviv one hour ahead of Zagreb.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ZAG to TLV flight.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EL AL Israel Airlines is your gateway to exploring Tel Aviv (and perhaps some other great parts of Israel!). Browse the direct flights from Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport offered by this airline.
EL AL Israel Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
At the moment, $172 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $512. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ZAG to TLV, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
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Handy information about Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zagreb Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Zagreb Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ZAG? If you've booked an early flight from Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Book a hotel near TLV if you're on a late Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Tel Aviv and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The quietest month for a flight from Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Tel Aviv based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Zagreb Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to TLV sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Israel you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another essential stop in Israel. No visit is complete without checking out Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).