Munich to Tel Aviv (MUC–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MUC–TLV is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. El Al, Lufthansa and arkia lead the route. The flight covers 1,650 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al Also: BT | 15 | 738 | 3h45 | – | – | BT |
| LH Lufthansa Also: SN | 14 | 32Q | 3h39-3h49 | – | – | SN |
| IZ arkia | 2 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| 6H Israir Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Munich
| Metric | MUC→TLV | SZG→TLV | INN→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MUC | – | 68 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 9 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 30m | 3h 40m |
Travel Essentials
MUC: CEST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, 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.
S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.
MUC–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to TLV
Munich Airport (MUC) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al, Lufthansa, arkia and Israir Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MUC to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to TLV is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,650 miles (2,655 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thessaloniki Macedonia, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis and Rhodes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salzburg (SZG), Innsbruck (INN) and Stuttgart (STR).