Köln (Cologne) to Tel Aviv (CGN–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGN–TLV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. arkia leads the route. The flight covers 1,919 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→TLV | DUS→TLV | LGG→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 5m | 4h 12m | 4h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to TLV
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from arkia. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to TLV is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,919 miles (3,088 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).