Travelling from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) jetting off from here.
Approximately 2 hours 33 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Tel Aviv (where Ben Gurion International Airport is located) and Bucharest share the UTC+2 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), with 43 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OTP to TLV is the 00:15 EL AL Israel Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 22:25 with EL AL Israel Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Bucharest to TLV.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) can be booked from this terminal.
A good selection of airlines at OTP operate direct flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport. The most popular include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Bucharest to TLV departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TLV if you're taking a late flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 43 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
For a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport, $51 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $112. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Bucharest to TLV if you book 10 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are generally at their lowest.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport by travelling in July. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Bucharest to TLV, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Tel Aviv
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tel Aviv right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Bucharest to Ben Gurion International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port and Tel Aviv Port are leading attractions which should feature on every Tel Aviv itinerary.
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