Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) Arrivals and Departures

Ben Gurion Airport FAQs

• How far is Ben Gurion Airport(TLV) from downtown?

  Ben Gurion Airport(TLV) is about 12.64km from downtown.

• How many flights depart from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) each day?

  On average, Ben Gurion Airport(TLV) has 187 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Ben Gurion Airport(TLV)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Ben Gurion Airport(TLV) include Tel Aviv⇒Eilat. is the most popular domestic flight route.

• Which popular airlines are operating at Ben Gurion Airport?

  Airlines operating at Ben Gurion Airport include: Etihad Airways, Wizz Air Malta, and El Al.

• After arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, approximately how long will it take to pass through immigration?

  For passengers on international flights, it usually takes about one hour to pass through immigration and collect baggage at Ben Gurion Airport. For domestic flights within the Chinese mainland, it is not necessary to pass through immigration at Ben Gurion Airport, which will somewhat shorten the time needed there. If you need to go to Ben Gurion Airport for an airport pick-up, you should aim to arrive within half an hour after the friend or family member you are picking up is due to arrive.

• How long should a layover be when transferring at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)?

  You should try to leave at least two and a half hours for a flight transfer, especially if you are transferring to an international flight. When transferring flights, you may need to pass through customs and collect your baggage, then check your baggage again for your next flight. In addition, you may also have to go to a different terminal, or maybe it will take longer than expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport. All of these factors must be taken into consideration.

• How early should I arrive at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) before my flight?

  If you are boarding a domestic flight in the Chinese mainland, check-in procedures and baggage check-in usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. If you are boarding a long-haul international flight, these procedures usually close one hour and a half before the scheduled departure time. It is therefore recommended that you arrive at Ben Gurion Airport two to three hours before departure.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't yet arrived at Ben Gurion Airport, you can select the desired itinerary on Trip.com and submit a change request to see if you can board the next flight or request a refund. When submitting a request, if the displayed change/refund/cancellation fee is CNY 0, it means that this booking complies with the airline's change or refund policy. Please carefully confirm whether you want to proceed with this change or refund, because if the fees are clear, then it will not be possible to recover a flight once a change/refund request has been submitted. If you are already at the Ben Gurion Airport departure hall, please proceed to the airport counter and communicate directly with the staff at the counter.