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Ben Gurion International (TLV)
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Ben Gurion International (TLV)

Ben Gurion International (TLV) is located in Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel.

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Start Here

Use the overview to decide whether Ben Gurion International works best as a connection point, a long layover airport, or an overnight stop. Ben Gurion International looks functional as a hub, but recovery-friendly amenities appear limited right now.

Check the connection

60 min minimum connection

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Plan recovery

Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: The EL AL King David Business Class Lounge in Terminal 3, Concourse D is your best option and offers shower facilities to refresh during layovers. Access requires eligible airline status or business class boarding pass; no pay-per-use option is listed. Unfortunately, the lounge has no sleep pods or spa facilities, and no other premium lounge data is available at TLV..

Get into the city

Tel Aviv Yafo transport context

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Continue the trip

111 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

About Ben Gurion International

Ben Gurion International (TLV) is located in Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel.

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Airport Facilities

Jetlag recovery facilities & amenities

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Healthy Dining
Fast Track
Priority Pass (6)
Lounge Beds

Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Ben Gurion International (TLV)

12 routes
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Rhodes
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6K
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Larnaca
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6K
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Zurich
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6K
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Athens
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6K
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Batumi
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7K
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Bucharest
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7K
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Heraklion
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8K
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Thessaloniki
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8K
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Mikonos
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8K
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Izmir
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8K
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Belgrade
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8K
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Cairo
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8K
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Ben Gurion International

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Africa

3 routes

93 · Minimal
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Middle East

2 routes

90 · Minimal
🇬🇧

UK & Western Europe

40 routes

89 · Minimal
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South Asia

2 routes

80 · Minimal
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Southeast Asia

3 routes

60 · Moderate

Airport Operations

Total Routes
89
Daily Departures
195.6
On-Time Departures
22%
On-Time Arrivals
31%
Avg Departure Delay
39 min

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03 / 212,808 m45 mAsphalt
08 / 264,058 m45 mAsphalt
12 / 303,024 m45 mAsphalt

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this airport

Ben Gurion International (TLV) offers direct flights to 111 destinations across 5 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.