Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to London

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport to London (TLV-LON)

• Which airlines fly from Tel Aviv to London?

When you want to book direct flights from Tel Aviv to London, you can choose between four airlines: British Airways, easyJet, EL AL, and Wizz Air. Seasonal and charter flights are offered from time to time by Arkia and Israir. British Airways will take you to London-Heathrow airport. EasyJet flies to London-Luton and London-Gatwick. With EL AL, you can fly to Heathrow and Luton. Wizz Air land at Luton. Arkia flies to Stansted.

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• What is the lowest price for flights from Tel Aviv to London?

The lowest TLV to London price that we have found in the past month was $133 (₪485).

• What is the average flight time from TLV to London?

The duration of direct TLV to London flights is four hours and 35 minutes on average.

• When is the best time to book cheap flights from Tel Aviv to London?

The best time to book cheap TLV to London flights is 17 or 23 weeks before you plan to fly, so count those weeks on your calendar. You can save around 9% on the average flight price. January is the cheapest month to find cheap flights Tel Aviv to London when flights are 25% cheaper than the average, followed by February and March with tickets cheaper by 21%.

Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to London depart from Ben Gurion Airport, also known as Tel Aviv Airport or נתב”ג. The airport has two terminals: the main terminal for international flights is Terminal 3, and the smaller terminal for low-cost international flights and national flights is Terminal 1. If you commute to the airport by train, the station is located near Terminal 3. Passengers departing from Terminal 1 can take the free shuttle from Terminal 3. The shuttle departs every 15-20 minutes, and it takes about 10 minutes to get to Terminal 1.

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport offers you unlimited free Wifi in both terminals for the whole duration of your stay. If your battery is weak, there are many sockets spread across the airport free of charge. Ben Gurion-Tel Aviv airport offers an excellent variety of stores of clothing, electronics, books, candy and much more. You can eat in any of the 13 restaurants and cafes. There are two Dan lounges for travelers with discounts for credit card holders and King David lounge for the Elite members of EL AL. The Duty-Free area at Terminal 1 is smaller with fewer eateries, so make sure you bring something to eat!

Terminal Information - Arriving

Gatwick Airport LGW: easyJet flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to London Gatwick LGW arrive in the South Terminal. The fastest way to get to London is the Gatwick Express train, 30-45 minutes ride depending on your destination. The National Express bus has a 1.5-2 hours journey time. The easyBus transfer is the low-cost service and just like the flights - the earlier you book online, the less you pay.

Heathrow Airport LHR: Flights Tel Aviv London-Heathrow land in Terminal 4 if it’s EL AL or Terminal 5 if you fly with British Airlines. 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.

Luton Airport LTN: After flights from Tel Aviv to London Luton, you can take the train, Green Line bus or easyBus low-cost transfer. Always look for a return ticket option, it can save you a lot of money. From all airport, you can also take a taxi to your destination.

Stansted Airport STN: The train station is located directly under the airport terminal. When you book tickets online in advance, prices start at £7 (₪33.50). The train will take you to Liverpool Street.

London has two additional airports, City Airport LCY and Southend Airport SEN, but there are no direct flights from Tel Aviv to these airports.

Things you should know

For all flights from Tel Aviv to London you need to use your passport which must be valid for at least six more months. You should arrive at Ben Gurion Airport at least 3 hours prior to your departure to allow security checks. When you arrive at the airport, and you have an EU passport, go directly to the EU citizens line. If you have an Israeli passport, you must 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.

Useful Information about London

The time in the UK is two hours behind Israel. When it's 12:00 in Tel Aviv, it is 10:00 in London. With the lowest exchange rate of the British Pound in decades, London became much more affordable for you. A meal for two in an inexpensive restaurant is about 10% more expensive, but shopping for clothing and shoes would be 13%-30% 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 more than four times more than in Tel Aviv, but the prices of beers will make you happy - almost 25% cheaper.

London is full of culture, history, must-see sites and museums for first-time travelers, and new places to discover for frequent visitors. The most famous are the Buckingham Palace, Tate Gallery, Madame Tussauds, and the fantastic Natural History Museum. Many museums are free, and for others, you can buy tickets in advance and skip the long lines. It can save you quite a few precious hours if you travel in the summer.

Explore Soho, Chinatown and the theatrical delights of the West End and Covent Garden. You can find bohemian bargains at Camden Market and Portobello Road, but don’t skip to browse Selfridges and Harrods even if you can’t afford to buy anything.

How to find cheap flights to London

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to London are usually more expensive than $337 (₪1,165). However, on some dates, you can find very cheap flights to London from $161 (₪556) round-trip. Just remember that prices change regularly, sometimes even more than once a day. Search “whole month” to find the cheapest flights Tel Aviv to London. Sign up for Price Alert, and we’ll drop you a line when the prices change. Here's more info on how to book cheap flights from Tel Aviv to London. Looking for cheap hotels? We have that too - compare prices on Skyscanner Hotels. Looking to save with last-minute flights to London from Tel Aviv? Learn how to find last minute deals on TLV to London flights when you are on a budget.

This information is correct as of October 2018