Flights New York – Tel Aviv (JFK-TLV)

Prepare your New York Tel Aviv flight

How to go to Tel Aviv from the airport?

Any New York to Tel Aviv flight with Air France, whether departing from JFK, Newark (EWR) or La Guardia (LGA) will terminate at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). A train stationin terminal 3 is the quickest way to get to Tel Aviv city center (reaching Savidor station in 15 to 20 minutes). Remember, trains and buses do not operate on Shabbat. Bus 445also runs an hourly service from the airport to the city center, leaving from gate 1 and taking around 40 minutes to reach the center of town. Shared taxis and cabs are another option.

What are the formalities for a flight New York Tel Aviv?

US citizens flying from New York to Tel Aviv will need a passport that’s valid for at least six monthsfrom the date of departure. Visas are typically granted for 90 days. In theory you can be asked to show proof of sufficient funds or an onward ticket, although this is rare. Other requirements apply to overseas Israelis and Palestinians and it’s best to check current guidelines.

When to go to Tel Aviv?

If you want to top up your tan, then any time from June to Septemberis ideal, with temperatures in the 80s, hardly any rain and lots of sun. A lot of major religious festivalstake place in the autumn and winter, when temperatures can still reach into the 60s.

What to do in Tel Aviv?

Tel Aviv is known for its nightlife, its architecture(especially the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Bauhaus ‘White City’), its beaches and the ancient city of Jaffa, which has a 4,000 year-old history. It’s a great city just to stroll around, taking in the atmosphere, especially in districts like Neve Tzedek. Be sure not to miss the vibrant atmosphere and colors of the Carmel Marketor the exceptionally rich art collection to be found in the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, with works by major artists such as:

• Picasso
• Klimt
• Kandinsky
• Roy Lichtenstein.