Köln (Cologne) to Tel Aviv (CGN–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
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IZ arkia
320
6:00 AM
IDT T3
9:45 AM
CEST
4h 45m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MUC Munich 5h 37m AZBTEW LY Munich (MUC) to Tel Aviv flights
VRN Caselle (VR) 5h 50m AZEW 6H Caselle (VR) (VRN) to Tel Aviv flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 5h 50m AZEW LY Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Tel Aviv flights
HER Heraklion 6h A3EWXR 6HA3IZ Heraklion (HER) to Tel Aviv flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 15m ACEWLX LYSK Zurich (ZRH) to Tel Aviv flights
TIA Rinas 6h 15m W4 6HLY Rinas (TIA) to Tel Aviv flights
FCO Rome 6h 15m AZEW ARIZLY Rome (FCO) to Tel Aviv flights
VIE Vienna 6h 25m EWFRNH ACLYOS Vienna (VIE) to Tel Aviv flights
BER Berlin 6h 40m EWSRR 6HLY Berlin (BER) to Tel Aviv flights
RHO Rhodes 6h 50m A3EWXR 6HA3IZ Rhodes (RHO) to Tel Aviv flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Köln (Cologne) to Tel Aviv
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CGN and TLV, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,497
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Metric CGN→TLV LGG→TLV FRA→TLV
Distance from CGN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 10 22
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · TLV: IDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders can enter Israel visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry. At Ben Gurion Airport you receive a small entry card (B/2 visa slip) instead of a passport stamp. Keep this card with your passport for the entire trip. You need it for hotel check-ins, car rentals, and departure.

Security screening at Ben Gurion is thorough and applies to everyone. Expect questions about the purpose of your visit, your itinerary, who you are meeting, and whether you have been to certain countries. Interviews can take 5 minutes or 45 minutes. Arrive at the airport 3 hours before your departure flight. Stamps from Arab or Muslim-majority countries in your passport may trigger additional questions but do not prevent entry.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended from inside Israel for tourism. If you want to work, your employer must arrange a B/1 work visa before arrival. Entry to the Palestinian Territories (West Bank) is controlled by Israeli checkpoints and does not require a separate visa. Entry to Gaza is restricted and requires coordination with both Israeli and local authorities.

CGN–TLV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Tel Aviv route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: TLV
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to TLV flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo and Venice Marco Polo.
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from TLV to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG and FRA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo and Venice Marco Polo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).