Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Tel Aviv, where Ben Gurion International Airport is located. Beijing operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from TLV to Beijing, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
If you have a passport from Israel, you will need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
TLV is around 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 43 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near TLV:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Beijing
$439 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing. A return flight starts from $665. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from TLV to Beijing, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is around 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from TLV to Beijing, tuck yourself in at a hotel near PKX. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Beijing, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from TLV to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
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