Flying from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main options.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the most popular route. There are 34 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with El Al at 11:20pm. Choose the first CDG to TLV departure with Arkia Israeli Airlines at 12:30am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Paris to TLV.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) depart from this terminal.
Leading airlines that operate direct flights from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport out of CDG include:
El Al sees the most traveller bookings for flights from CDG to TLV.
Among carriers operating on this route, Arkia Israeli Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to TLV departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Figure out if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to TLV can be booked with Transavia France.
Transavia France has the largest share of bookings on the ORY to TLV route.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport. Check out these connections between Paris Orly Airport and TLV:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Paris to TLV flight? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
75.56% of flights taking off from Paris Orly Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) with one or more stops out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and TLV:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you have a late flight from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near TLV:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo to explore Tel Aviv and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Central Tel Aviv is roughly 14 kilometres from Ben Gurion International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport is $102. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $225. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Paris to TLV by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
April is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Tel Aviv based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Paris to TLV plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tel Aviv to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Tel Aviv
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tel Aviv right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Ben Gurion International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Tel Aviv when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Sunset Point Tel Aviv followed by Hilton Beach and Jaffa Old City.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Israel you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, a trip to Nahariyya will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
If there's time to check out another corner of Israel, consider Eilat, roughly 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site are key highlights.