London, Essex to Tel Aviv (STN–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
STN–TLV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. arkia leads the route. The flight covers 2,214 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→TLV | LTN→TLV | LHR→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 24 | 28 |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 5h 5m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, 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.
STN–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to TLV
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from arkia. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
STN to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to TLV is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,214 miles (3,564 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Paphos, Tivat and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London (LHR) and London (LGW).