Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you get on your PHL to TLV flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PHL and TLV include:
Pearson International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Currently, ر.ق. 2,270 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 3,684. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PHL to TLV, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.
Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PHL:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel near TLV if you're taking a late Philadelphia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tel Aviv in April.
Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to visit Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to TLV sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored once you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Israel, consider Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are key reasons to visit.
