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✈️ Cheap flights to Palestine
Compare fares to Palestine from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Ben Gurion Intl (TLV). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Palestine
Palestine has no airport with scheduled flights. The nearest big airport is Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel – about 31 km away.
There is no functioning airport; most travellers enter the West Bank via Israel or across the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge from Jordan. Entry rules and crossings can change, so check before you go.
📅 Best time to fly to Palestine
Best: March–May and September–November: mild temperatures and clear skies for sightseeing and hiking.
Cheaper shoulder season: December–February: cool and sometimes rainy, but festive in Bethlehem at Christmas and warm in Jericho.
Avoid: July–August: very hot, especially in the Jordan Valley.
Weather by month in Bethlehem
- 12°Jan🌧
- 13°Feb🌧
- 16°Mar⛅
- 21°Apr⛅
- 25°May☀️
- 27°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 29°Aug☀️
- 27°Sep☀️
- 24°Oct☀️
- 19°Nov⛅
- 14°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Palestine
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tel Aviv | 3,588 km | 5 h 00 min | |
| New York → Tel Aviv | 9,117 km | 11 h 40 min | |
| Los Angeles → Tel Aviv | 12,167 km | 15 h 20 min | |
| Chicago → Tel Aviv | 9,923 km | 12 h 35 min | |
| Miami → Tel Aviv | 10,608 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| San Francisco → Tel Aviv | 11,921 km | 15 h 00 min | |
| Toronto → Tel Aviv | 9,295 km | 11 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Tel Aviv | 3,283 km | 4 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Tel Aviv | 2,953 km | 4 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Tel Aviv | 2,130 km | 3 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → Tel Aviv | 4,045 km | 5 h 30 min | |
| Mumbai → Tel Aviv | 4,046 km | 5 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Tel Aviv | 7,965 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Tel Aviv | 14,167 km | 17 h 45 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Palestine
- Bethlehem – Home of the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square and a lively old town.
- Jericho – One of the world's oldest towns, with ancient ruins and warm winter weather.
- Nablus – A historic old city of soap factories, hammams and sweet shops.
- Hebron – A city of ancient markets, glassblowing workshops and important religious sites.
- Ramallah – A cosmopolitan city with cafés, museums and nightlife.
- Wadi Qelt and St George's Monastery – A dramatic canyon and an Orthodox monastery clinging to the cliffs.
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Flights to Palestine: questions
What is the main airport in Palestine?
Palestine has no airport with scheduled flights – most visitors fly into Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) nearby.
How long is the flight from London to Palestine?
A nonstop flight from London to Tel Aviv covers about 3,588 km and takes around 5 h 00 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Palestine?
March–May and September–November: mild temperatures and clear skies for sightseeing and hiking.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Palestine?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: December–February: cool and sometimes rainy, but festive in Bethlehem at Christmas and warm in Jericho.
Do I need a visa to fly to Palestine?
It depends on your passport. See our Palestine visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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