Fort Myers to Tel Aviv (RSW–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between RSW and TLV, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Fort Myers
| Metric | RSW→TLV | MIA→TLV | FLL→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RSW | – | 104 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 11 | – |
| Flight time | 10h 14m | 12h | 11h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RSW: EDT · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Tel Aviv.
US passport holders enter Israel visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), security screening begins before you reach immigration. Expect questions about your trip purpose, accommodation, and contacts in Israel. Immigration issues a small entry slip instead of a passport stamp, so your passport stays clean for travel to countries that do not admit visitors with Israeli stamps.
The 90-day stay can be extended at the Population and Immigration Authority in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Israel's entry slip system means no physical evidence of your visit appears in your passport. Keep the entry slip until departure, as you need it for hotel check-ins and if asked by authorities. The EAL-1 form (electronic entry authorization) is being phased in for visa-exempt travelers from certain countries, but as of early 2026, US citizens do not need to apply for the EAL-1 before travel.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Tel Aviv run about 10 hours 30 minutes on El Al, Delta, and United. Newark (EWR), Miami, Boston, and Los Angeles also have nonstop service. Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), trading at roughly 3.65 ILS per $1. The Rav-Kav card works on Egged and Dan buses, the Jerusalem Light Rail, and Tel Aviv's Red Line metro (opened 2023). Ben Gurion Airport's Train Station connects to Tel Aviv HaHagana in 20 minutes for ILS 13.50 ($3.70) and to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon in 24 minutes for ILS 22 ($6). Card payments work everywhere. Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) shuts down most public transport and many businesses.
RSW–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RSW to TLV
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
RSW to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RSW to TLV ranges from 10 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,629 miles (10,667 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL).