Cheap flights from Thessaloniki to Tel Aviv Yafo

December and January are usually the expensive stretch, with Christmas and New Year travel pushing fares up, while May is the cheapest month on the price calendar. August and September can also climb because of summer holidays, so compare midweek departures if your dates are flexible. Book early when school holidays or peak travel periods overlap with your plans, and check nearby dates before you pay. If you can move by a few days, the price calendar shows which departures are softer on this route.

The route's airline list mixes carriers that usually sell low-cost fares with carriers that often bundle more services, and the inclusions change with the fare brand. Wizz Air, Tarom, Fly Lili, Blue Bird Airways, Tus Airways, Israir, Sky Express, Hahn Air Systems, Aegean Airlines and Arkia are the carriers listed, so check baggage, seat selection and change rules on each quote. Direct flights are available, while other itineraries connect through another airport, so compare total journey time and connection risk as well as price. If you book separate tickets, you carry the risk of a missed connection yourself.

Ben Gurion International has train, bus and taxi links into Tel Aviv Yafo, and the transfer is usually straightforward once you clear arrivals. Allow extra time for security and passport control, especially at peak periods, and check that your terminal matches your transport plan. If you land late, confirm that your chosen service still runs before you book the ticket. Keep your arrival details handy for your hotel or pickup.

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 that your ticket names Makedonia Airport as the departure airport, since itineraries can be routed through another city.
• Check baggage rules and fees on low-cost fares, because hand baggage only is common on this route.
• Check whether your itinerary is direct or connecting, and allow enough time if you change planes.
• Check passport and entry requirements for Israel before you book, not after.
• Check the price calendar for cheaper dates around May and your preferred month.