London to Tel Aviv (LHR–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–TLV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. El Al and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,230 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al | 11 | 788, 789 | 4h45-4h55 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 32Q | 5h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from London
| Metric | LHR→TLV | LGW→TLV | LTN→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 7 | 18 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 55m | 4h 50m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · TLV: IDT
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.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to TLV
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and El Al. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LHR to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to TLV ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,230 miles (3,589 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).