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Only Arkia operates flights between Cologne and Tel Aviv.

Flights from Cologne to Tel Aviv usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV).

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

• Arkia: 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 Cologne to Tel Aviv.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 321 € return via Sofia (SOF), compared with 521 € for direct.

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 Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Cologne to Tel Aviv most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Václav Havel Prague (PRG) – 5% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Cologne to Tel Aviv route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 441 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 657 €, a difference of 216 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cologne to Tel Aviv route, 83% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 24 minutes.

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 Cologne to Tel Aviv:

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 15:20
• Latest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 15:20.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

A direct flight from Cologne to Tel Aviv takes 4h 05m, covering 4.967 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 Cologne to Tel Aviv are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 119 €, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

ISRAIR is the only airline operating Cologne to Tel Aviv flights. 17% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 18m, compared to 6h 56m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 7h 29m via Sofia (SOF).

Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Cologne (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 Cologne to Tel Aviv range from 410 € to 651 €, with an average of 521 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 410 € counts as a good deal.