London to Tel Aviv (LGW–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–TLV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eastwind Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,210 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9 Eastwind Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 4h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from London
| Metric | LGW→TLV | LHR→TLV | LTN→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 34 | 13 |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 4h 35m | 4h 50m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: GMT · TLV: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
British passport holders enter Israel visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. An electronic entry stamp (EES) slip is issued at the airport instead of a passport stamp. Keep this slip for the duration of your stay, as hotels and car rental agencies may ask for it.
Security screening at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is thorough and can take 30 to 90 minutes on departure. Expect questions about the purpose of your visit, contacts in Israel, and travel history. Stamps from certain countries (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon) in your passport do not bar entry but will trigger additional questioning. Entry to the Palestinian Territories does not require a separate visa but involves separate checkpoints.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv run about 4 hours 40 minutes on El Al, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Wizz Air (from Luton). The Israeli new shekel (ILS) trades at roughly 3.6 ILS per $1. Cards are accepted everywhere, including small shops and markets. No mandatory vaccinations for UK arrivals. Israel uses its own electrical outlets (Type H), though many hotels have European (Type C) sockets too.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to TLV
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from Eastwind Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to TLV ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,210 miles (3,557 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR) and Luton, Luton (LTN).