Most of the international airlines operate flights to Israel. El Al, operates many direct flights from the United States, Europe, the Far East, and Africa.
Other Israeli airlines such as Arkia and Israir operate flights from central locations in Europe. There are no direct flights to Israel from distant locations such as Australia or South Africa, or from countries that have no diplomatic relations with Israel. It is therefore a good idea to reserve a connecting flight from these places, or to arrive in Europe and then purchase a ticket to Israel.
Flight times to Israel from some cities:
From London - about 4 ½ hours
From Los Angeles - about 17 hours
From New York - about 11 hours
From Singapore - about 11 hours
Most international flights land at Ben Gurion Airport, which is located near the town of Lod - approximately a half hour’s drive from Tel Aviv. Ben Gurion airport has recently opened a new, modern terminal with a large variety of duty-free shops, restaurants, and coffeehouses. Some flights from Europe also land at Sde Dov in north Tel Aviv or at Ovda Airport near Eilat.
Israel Airport Authority
Telephone: 972 3-975-5555
Website: http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Rashot
El Al Israel Airlines
Telephone/Reservations:972-3-9771111
Website: elal.co.il
Israir Airlines
Reservations: 877-ISRAIR-1/ 516-593-1785
Telephone: 972 1-700-505-777
www.israirairlines.com
Arkia Airlines
Telephone: 972-3-690- 3712
Website:http://www.arkia.co.il/home_eng.html