Barcelona to Tel Aviv (BCN–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BCN–TLV is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. El Al, arkia and Israir Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,915 miles in approximately 4h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al | 13 | 738, 739 | 3h58-4h18 | – | – | – |
| IZ arkia | 3 | 32Q | 4h10 | – | – | – |
| 6H Israir Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Spanish passport holders enter Israel visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. No advance application is needed. At Ben Gurion Airport, you receive a small blue entry card instead of a passport stamp. Keep this card with your passport at all times. Hotels and car rental agencies may ask for it.
Israeli security screening is thorough. Expect questions about your travel purpose, where you are staying, and whether you have visited certain countries. Arriving with stamps from some countries (Iran, Syria, Lebanon) can lead to longer questioning but does not result in denial of entry for Spanish nationals. Budget extra time at passport control.
The 90-day stay cannot be formally extended for tourists. If you overstay, you face fines and potential entry bans. For work or long-term stays, apply for the appropriate visa at the Israeli embassy in Madrid before departure. If you plan to visit the Palestinian territories (West Bank), you can cross at Israeli-controlled checkpoints using your passport and the blue entry card.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BCN–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to TLV
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al, arkia and Israir Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BCN to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to TLV is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,915 miles (3,082 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.