Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to London Heathrow

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to London Heathrow

British Airways and EL AL operate non-stop flights from Tel Aviv to London Heathrow. British Airways flies twice a day, 14 flights per week, and EL AL flies twice a day on Sunday-Thursday, one flight on Friday, a total of 11 flights per week.

Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to London Heathrow depart from Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3. If you take the train from Tel Aviv, the airport’s station is just outside the terminal in level -1, a short walk to the check-in and drop-off counters. Try to arrive at least three hours before departure, to allow sufficient time to complete all security procedures. Free and unlimited Wi-Fi service is available in most areas of the terminal.

At the terminal, you can find a wide variety of stores, such as clothing and shoes, books, local and international wines and liquors, and more. You can buy electronics and gadget which are part of the outstanding $200 tax-free sale. There is no need to take anything with you abroad; you can store it free of charge until you return to Israel.

Satisfy your tummy before the five-hour journey to London Heathrow at one of the restaurants and cafes. You can even spoil yourself at one of the two Dan Lounges, where you can enjoy complimentary soft drinks, beers, wines, and snacks. If you have a premium credit card, you may be eligible for free admission. Elite status members of EL AL’s Matmid Club can relax at the King David Lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

London Heathrow (LHR) is the primary airport serving the British capital and the second busiest airport in the world by total passengers traffic. Heathrow is located 23 km west of central London, and it has four active terminals (2-5).

Flights from Tel Aviv to London Heathrow arrive at Terminal 4 if it’s EL AL or Terminal 5 if you fly with British Airways. From either terminal, the fastest way to travel to the city center is the Heathrow Express train. The journey time is about 20 minutes. The cost-effective way is the underground. The Piccadilly line will take you to the city in 50-60 minutes. You can also take the National Express buses with a journey time of 40-80 minutes.

Alternatively, you can reach the city center by London Taxi, the journey time is 30-60 minutes, and the fare is £48 - £90 (₪223-₪420).

Things you should know

For all flights from Tel Aviv to London Heathrow, you need a valid passport for at least six months after your arrival date. If you have an EU passport, go directly to the EU citizens line. If you have an Israeli passport, you need to fill a form before you wait in the line. You need to know the exact address where you will be staying at and write it in the form. Then you can proceed to the non-EU passengers' line. To make the entire process faster and smoother, you should have your hotel reservation and your return ticket details printed out or shown on your smartphone.

Useful Information about London

The UK is two hours behind Israel. When it's 12:00 in Tel Aviv, it is 10:00 in London. The weather is colder with much more rain compared to Tel Aviv. The currency used is the British Pound - GBP - £.

With the lowest exchange rate of the British Pound in decades, London became much more affordable for Israelis. A meal for two in an inexpensive restaurant is about 10% more expensive, but shopping for clothing and shoes would be 5%-35% cheaper. Train tickets are almost double than what you pay in Israel, but you cannot compare the level of service. If you need a taxi, you will pay 387%(!!!) more than in Tel Aviv, but the prices of beers will make you happy - around 30% cheaper.

This information is correct as of August 2017