Travelling from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
Hop on a direct Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 45 minutes.
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Toronto.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Take your pick of 4 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 4:30pm departure between YYZ and TLV.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Toronto to TLV. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Fly without interruptions from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are available from here.
When departing from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport with Air Canada.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YYZ to TLV.
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights departing from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to TLV flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long 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 leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport flight.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport to the centre of Tel Aviv is about 14 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport is ج.م. 14,585. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 38,286. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to TLV.
The best month for picking up cheap Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Plan your visit to Tel Aviv in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Toronto to TLV flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tel Aviv to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Tel Aviv
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tel Aviv right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Ben Gurion International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Sunset Point Tel Aviv, Hilton Beach and Jaffa Old City are attractions you won't want to skip in Tel Aviv.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Israel waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, a visit to Nahariyya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
Eilat is another sought-after destination in Israel and is around 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. No trip is complete without seeing Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site.
