Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Buffalo.
Give yourself enough time to make your BUF to TLV flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BUF and TLV include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
AED 1,419 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Return flights start at AED 3,229. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BUF to TLV if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BUF to TLV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
When it comes to Buffalo Niagara Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Tel Aviv's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to TLV in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Israel waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometers south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If there's time to check out another side of Israel, head for Haifa, roughly 80 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are among its highlights.
