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

• SWISS
• EL AL

Flights from Zurich to Tel Aviv usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) 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
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Zurich to Tel Aviv.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 311 € return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with 487 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 48 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by EL AL and Scandinavian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 9% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Zurich to Tel Aviv route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 460 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 535 €, a difference of 75 €. 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 Zurich to Tel Aviv route, 46% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Tel Aviv flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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 Zurich to Tel Aviv:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 and lands at 13:42
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 2:42.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of 488 €. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Tel Aviv takes 3h 57m, covering 4.517 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 Zurich to Tel Aviv are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 290 €, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Evening 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 59m, compared to 6h 59m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 7h 07m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (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 Zurich to Tel Aviv range from 386 € to 615 €, with an average of 488 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 386 € counts as a good deal.

SWISS is the only airline on the Zurich to Tel Aviv route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.