Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Tel Aviv Yafo

April is the cheapest month shown for this route, and the rest of the year has an uneven shape rather than a simple peak. October to March appears alongside August and September, while May to July is absent from the calendar, so a mid-year trip needs a fresh search closer to departure. Weekday flights can be easier to combine with connections, and December and January often tighten around school holidays and the winter break. Book early if your dates are fixed, and keep one or two alternative days in mind.

Start with Etihad Airways, Thai Airways Intl and Malaysia Airlines, then compare the Chinese carriers on the list, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China United Airlines. All of them connect rather than fly non-stop, and what is included changes by fare type rather than by brand alone. Check baggage, meals, seat choice and change rules before you pay, and remember that a cheap fare can come with the longest connection.

Arriving late in the day into Tel Aviv Yafo changes the plan, because Ben Gurion International sits outside the centre and fewer onward options may be running by then. Give yourself time for arrival formalities, then use rail, bus, taxi or ride-hailing services into the city depending on the hour. If you land in the evening, book your first night with a clear transfer plan rather than improvising at the airport. Watch for terminal and gate details on your booking, and keep your documents ready for checks on arrival.

Currency

ILS (₪)

Power sockets

Type C, D, H · 230 V

Language

Hebrew

Emergency number

100, 101, 102

Driving side

right

Calling code

+972

Internet domain

.il

Population of Tel Aviv Yafo

1.1 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Asia/Jerusalem)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check the departure and arrival airports named on your ticket, since a connection can involve an extra airport.
• Check baggage allowances and whether meals, seat selection and changes are included in the fare.
• Check visa and entry requirements for Israel before paying, and carry the documents you may need.
• Check connection times and whether all flights are on one ticket.
• Check December and January dates early, because holiday periods can narrow availability.