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2 airlines operate flights between Basel and Tel Aviv. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• EL AL
• Arkia

Flights from Basel to Tel Aviv usually depart from Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) and arrive at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• EL AL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Arkia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ISRAIR: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Basel to Tel Aviv.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪594 round-trip via Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS), compared to ₪1,659 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪139–₪301 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Basel to Tel Aviv most commonly connect through:

• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Basel to Tel Aviv route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₪1,276 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₪1,905 – a ₪629 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Tel Aviv are Karmel Market, Tel Aviv Promenade and Dizengoff Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Tel Aviv on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Basel to Tel Aviv:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 15:38
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 02:03.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of ₪1,542. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Basel to Tel Aviv takes 4h 03m, covering 4,629 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Basel to Tel Aviv are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪565, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 39m, compared with 7h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 04m via Cagliari Elmas (CAG).

Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Basel (Israel Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪34 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Budget
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Basel to Tel Aviv range from ₪1,195 to ₪2,010, with an average of ₪1,542 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪1,195 counts as a good deal.