Travelling from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) out of here.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to TLV.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to TLV flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near TLV and shut your eyes sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tel Aviv and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Colombo 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 around 14 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
₹ 26,420 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 50,394. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to TLV. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Tel Aviv. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Colombo to TLV flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo 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 lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tel Aviv right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Ben Gurion International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Tel Aviv when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Sunset Point Tel Aviv followed by Hilton Beach and Jaffa Old City.
Explore more of Israel
Nahariyya is just one of the many cities in Israel waiting to be explored after you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 113 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Akhziv Beach, Achziv Sea Reserve and Galei Galil Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Israel, consider Eilat, roughly 274 kilometres south of Tel Aviv. Paradise Dive Site, Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve and The Sisters Dive Site are among its highlights.
