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Airports in Israel

Airports near Israel with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

☀️ 88°F now🕔 2:27 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 9.8 million

Airports near Israel

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Ben Gurion AirportTLV25 miTel Aviv
Cairo International AirportCAI253 miCairo

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Coordinates: 31°46′5.9″N 35°12′49.3″E (31.7683, 35.2137)

Summary

Israel is a country in Asia. Israel is a country in Asia with its capital at Jerusalem. It has a population of about 9.8 million. The capital is Jerusalem.

Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Israel with clear sky. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 69°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Israel is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 44°F.

The closest major airport is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), about 25 mi away. Nearby highlights include Dead Sea, Petra, Petra and Mount Sinai.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Israel today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Israel

TypeCountry
ContinentAsia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates31°46′5.9″N 35°12′49.3″E (31.7683, 35.2137)
CapitalJerusalem
Population9.800.000
Area8.522 sq mi
ISO codeIL
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3ISR
CurrencyIsraeli shekel (ILS)
LanguagesHebrew, Arabic
Calling code+972
Time zoneAsia/Jerusalem
Local time2:27 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Israel?

Israel is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 31.7683, 35.2137. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Israel right now?

It is currently 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 41% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Israel?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Israel, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Israel in?

Israel observes Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+03:00). The local time is 2:27 PM.

How many people live in Israel?

Israel has a population of approximately 9.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Israel?

The closest airports are Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 25 mi away and Cairo International Airport (CAI), 253 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Israel?

Popular options include Dead Sea, Petra, Petra and Mount Sinai.

What places are in Israel?

Israel covers 3 places in this atlas, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Dead Sea.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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