Luton, Luton to Tel Aviv (LTN–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LTN–TLV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. El Al and SkyGreece Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,238 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al | 11 | 738 | 4h50 | – | – | – |
| W9 SkyGreece Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 5h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Luton, Luton
| Metric | LTN→TLV | STN→TLV | LHR→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LTN | – | 26 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 6 | 18 |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 4h 55m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
LTN: BST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Luton, Luton, 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.
LTN–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LTN to TLV
London Luton Airport (LTN) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al and SkyGreece Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LTN to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LTN to TLV ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,238 miles (3,601 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London, Essex (STN), London (LHR) and London (LGW).