Zurich to Tel Aviv (ZRH–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–TLV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. El Al and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 1,746 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY El Al Also: SK | 12 | 738, 73F | 3h50-3h55 | – | – | SK |
| LX Swiss | 7 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tel Aviv from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→TLV | BSL→TLV | MXP→TLV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 2 | 36 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 4h 5m | 3h 37m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · TLV: IDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Swiss passport holders enter Israel visa-free for stays up to 90 days. All visitors must complete the ETA-IL electronic travel authorization at israel-entry.piba.gov.il before departure. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration stamps are issued on a separate slip, not in the passport, which avoids issues when traveling to countries that refuse entry to passports with Israeli stamps.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–TLV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to TLV
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from El Al and Swiss. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to TLV is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,746 miles (2,809 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Belgrade Nikola Tesla. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).