Geneva to Tel Aviv (GVA–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LY242
LY El Al
739
9:35 AM
CET T1
2:40 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY346
LY El Al
738
10:50 AM
CET T1
3:50 PM
IST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY342
LY El Al
738
3:20 PM
CET T1
8:15 PM
IST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY241
LY El Al
739
3:45 AM
IST T3
7:20 AM
CET
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY345
LY El Al
738
5:55 AM
IST T3
9:30 AM
CET
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY341
LY El Al
738
10:20 AM
IST T3
1:55 PM
CET
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Geneva to Tel Aviv
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,814 mi 3h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

GVA–TLV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. El Al leads the route. The flight covers 1,814 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–TLV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LY El Al 13 738, 739 3h55-4h05
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – LY
739 Boeing 737-900 – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LY (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GVA to TLV direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,533
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 Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Metric GVA→TLV LYS→TLV GNB→TLV
Distance from GVA 60 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 4 2
Flight time 3h 55m 4h 15m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
GVA: CET · TLV: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Distance & Flight Time
1,814 mi / 2,919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m to 4h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter Israel visa-free for stays up to 90 days. All visitors must complete the ETA-IL electronic travel authorization at israel-entry.piba.gov.il before departure. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration stamps are issued on a separate slip, not in the passport, which avoids issues when traveling to countries that refuse entry to passports with Israeli stamps.

GVA–TLV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Tel Aviv route.
Route details
Distance1,814 mi / 2,919 km
Flight time3h 55m to 4h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: TLV
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to TLV flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport take approximately 3h 55m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,814 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: El Al.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from GVA to TLV. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIX, STN, LIS, FRA, ZRH, NAP, ATH, BCN, BUD, BRU, KRK, CDG, LHR, VCE, VIE, FCO, MUC, AMS, BER, YYZ, MAD, AUH, ADD, LTN, TBS, LGW, DXB, CPH, PRG, LAX, IAD, EWR, JFK and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
Yes, return flights from TLV to GVA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYS, GNB and MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GVA to TLV

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to TLV ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,814 miles (2,919 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS), Grenoble (GNB) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).