Narita to Tel Aviv (NRT–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NRT–TLV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. El Al leads the route. The flight covers 5,719 miles in approximately 12h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al | 8 | 787, 788, 789 | 12h45-13h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
NRT: JST · TLV: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 11:00 AM in Tel Aviv.
Japanese 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 date of entry. Israel does not stamp passports; instead, you receive a small blue entry card (Form B/2) at immigration. Keep this card with your passport at all times, as hotels and checkpoints may ask for it.
Security screening at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is thorough. Expect questions about your travel purpose, contacts in Israel, and previous visits to the region. Answering calmly and directly speeds the process. If your passport contains stamps from certain countries (Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq), expect extended questioning but entry is not automatically denied. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at a Population and Immigration Authority office before expiry.
No direct flights connect Japan to Israel. Route through Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, 13 to 15 hours total), Dubai (Emirates), or Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific). Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), trading at roughly 3.6 ILS per $1 or roughly 22 JPY per ILS. ATMs and card payments are standard everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Israel observes Shabbat from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, during which public transit in most cities stops entirely (Haifa is an exception). Jerusalem's light rail runs during Shabbat. Ben Gurion Airport operates 24/7, but reaching it on Shabbat requires a taxi or pre-arranged shuttle.
The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.
NRT–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NRT to TLV
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NRT to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NRT to TLV ranges from 12 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,719 miles (9,203 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via PEK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.