Cheap flights from South Africa to Israel

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From South Africa to Israel

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from South Africa to Israel was viewed by 398 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Israel?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Israel, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Air Seychelles or EL AL.

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Israel?

When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Israel, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl, Pilansberg - Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl or Cape Town Intl - Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl, as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Israel?

On average you can expect to pay R8 431 for a flight from South Africa to Israel. The cheapest flight overall is R5 385 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl) is currently priced at R5 227.

What airports serve South Africa to Israel flights?

South Africa services flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, through the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The airport is located 20 km from the heart of Johannesburg and takes 25 minutes to arrive by taxi or 55 minutes by public transit. If you prefer to fly out of a different airport, The Lanseria International Airport also services flights to Israel and is also located in Johannesburg. If you are looking for a destination other than Tel Aviv, the Cape Town International Airport services flights to Eilat as well.

Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to Israel?

Unfortunately there are no direct flights between South Africa and Israel. The quickest flight from South Africa to Israel is with Ethiopian Airlines, servicing from the O.R. Tambo International Airport to the Tel Aviv-Yafo Airport. Stopovers can last just a few hours or several, including overnight stays in connecting airports.

What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to Israel?

From Johannesburg, travellers have the option of taking an Ethiopian Airlines flight with a single stop in the Bole International Airport or an Alitalia flight with a stop at the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Each stopover adds several hours to the total flight time. You can expect flights from South Africa to Israel to take anywhere from 12-29 hours. Alternatively, there are British Airways and Ethiopian Airlines flights from the Cape Town International Airport to Tel Aviv with one or two stops in Johannesburg and Bole.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to Israel?

Passports are required for entry into Israel. Passports must be valid until at least six months after the scheduled date of entry. Additional valid ID may be required by the airlines to enter the flight. Visitor visas and student visas are also accepted as valid passports, as long as they have been renewed prior to the date of travel. The processing of new visas can take up to a week, which is why travellers are recommended to apply for new visas well in advance of their travels.