Airline Travel Into Israel – Things To Remember With International Travel

If you are planning to travel to Israel, you have a few options for flying in. Israel is home to three international airports and several domestic airports. Israel also has some landing strips and military air bases throughout the country.

Although there are only three international airports, which seems like a small number for an entire country, it is important to remember that Israel is a small country and the three international airports cover Israel well.

Most cities in Israel can be traveled to by automobile in a matter of hours. Even if you want to travel from the northern region to the southern region, this can be done in a matter of 6 to 8 hours by vehicle. Thus, it is possible to explore all of the hot tourist spots in Israel while flying into and out of one international airport.

The International Airports In Israel

• Ben Gurion International Airport serves all of Israel (airport codes: LLBG and TLV)
• Ovda International Airport serving Negev (airport codes: LLOV and VDA)
• Haifa Airport (U. Michaeli Airport) serving Haifa (airport codes: LLHA and HFA)

There is currently a new international airport being built in Eilat, estimated completion within 5 years

The Domestic Airports In Israel

• Be’er Sheva Airport (Teyman Airport or Sde Teiman Airport) (airport codes: LLBS and BEV)
• Eilat Airport (J. Hozman Airport) (airport codes: LLET and ETH)
• Herzliya Airport (airport codes: LLHZ and HRZ)
• Kiryat Shmona Airport (airport codes: LLKS and KSW)
• Rosh Pina Airport (Ben Ya’akov Airport) (airport codes: LLIB and RPN)
• Sde Dov Airport (Dov Hoz Airport) serving Tel Aviv (airport codes: LLSD and SDV)
• Megiddo Airport (airport code: LLMG)
• Kfar Sirkin Airfield (no code)
• Atarot Airport (Jerusalem International Airport) – currently closed – (airport codes: LLJR and JRS)

Airlines Flying Direct From The United States To Israel

• Delta
• Continental
• US Airways
• EL AL Israel Airlines

There are several other airlines that fly into and out of Israel from many other locations across the globe. Currently, there are more than 60 airlines that fly in and out of Israel. If you are looking to book a trip to Israel and would like assistance planning air travel, land travel, accommodations, and tours, please contact us. We are able to assist you with all of your traveling needs.

Things To Remember With International Travel

Traveling to Israel is fun and easy. Remember, if you do not reside in Israel, this will be considered international travel. International travel requires a passport and proper documentation. Be sure to have all the necessary documentation with you when traveling internationally. You will also need passports and documentation for any of your children traveling with you.

You will be going through customs. It is important to remember this when traveling. You will need additional time to get through customs. Be sure you plan for this and get to the airport early enough to get through customs. Also, if you are planning on traveling by vehicle from Israel to boarding countries, you will need your passport to cross through by land or sea as well. Keep this in mind when leaving your hotel and plan accordingly.