Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is seven hours behind Seoul and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your ICN to TLV flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ICN and TLV:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
At the moment, P13,742 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P32,635. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ICN to TLV, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of the departures from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To find the quickest way to get from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is about 48 kilometres from the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ICN? If you've booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're getting in on a late Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TLV:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tel Aviv in April.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Incheon International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ICN to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore more of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its must-visit sights. From Trench From 6-Day-War to chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another essential stop in Israel. Experience major highlights starting with Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.