Direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) offer significant time savings (about 10–11 hours) and the convenience of no layovers, but they can be more expensive. Connecting flights via hubs like Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Athens (ATH) or Doha (DOH) usually lower the fare; however, layovers add risk for delays and longer total travel time. For September travel, weigh the savings of a one-stop itinerary against the convenience of a nonstop — if traveling for a specific date around holidays, nonstop is often worth the premium.
Tips
- Choose nonstop for time-sensitive trips or to reduce transfer risk.
- Pick a single-carrier connection to simplify baggage transfer and reduce misconnect risk.
- If saving, allow a longer connection window (3+ hours) when routing through busy hubs in September.