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2 airlines operate flights between Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Tel Aviv. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• EL AL
• Arkia

Flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv usually depart from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) and arrive at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• EL AL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Arkia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ISRAIR: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 170 € return via Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS), compared with 474 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 40 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Arkia and ISRAIR. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

One-stop flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv most commonly connect through:

• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS) – 6% of one-stop connections

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Sunday is the cheapest day at 365 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 544 € – a 180 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Tel Aviv are Hilton Beach, HaYarkon Street, and Nordau Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Tel Aviv on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 15:38
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 2:03.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of 441 €. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv takes 4h 03m, covering 4.638 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 213 €, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 39m, compared to 7h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 04m via Cagliari Elmas (CAG).

Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Basel EuroAirport Swiss (Israel Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 10 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Tel Aviv range from 342 € to 574 €, with an average of 441 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 342 € counts as a good deal.