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TLV · Middle East
- Country
- Israel
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Currency
- ILS
- Visa for PH
- Visa-free entry for PH passport
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Manila to Tel Aviv Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026
Manila to Tel Aviv Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) is the Philippines’ main Israel corridor, flown by El Al via a Bangkok tag with around 3 weekly departures and an 11-hour total block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 45,000-72,000, climbing during Pesach (Jewish Passover, March-April) at Christmas Holy Land pilgrimage. Israel hosts ~30,000+ Filipino caregivers — the country’s largest foreign-worker group — making this a key OFW + Catholic pilgrimage route.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~11 hours total via BKK tag (passengers stay onboard); 13-15h via Gulf hubs.
- Carriers connecting: El Al (LY) via BKK; Emirates (EK) via DXB; Etihad (EY) via AUH; Turkish Airlines (TK) via IST.
- Frequency: ~3 weekly El Al direct, plus multi-daily one-stop via Gulf hubs.
- Travel profile: OFW caregiver-dominant + Holy Land pilgrimage tourism + diaspora visits.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are mid-January through February at September through early November, when fares dip to PHP 45,000-58,000 roundtrip. Avoid Pesach/Passover (mid-March to mid-April), Jewish High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah + Yom Kippur in late September), at Christmas Holy Land pilgrimage (mid-Dec to early Jan). Pinoy caregivers cluster their vacation leave around Pasko, kasi rare ang break — peak ang fares. Emirates via DXB is consistently most affordable at sometimes 20-25% mas mura than El Al direct. Book 3-4 months ahead po; ETA-Israel processing is fast (~1-3 days online) pero best to apply early.
Carriers compared
| Feature | El Al (via BKK tag) | Emirates (via DXB) | Etihad (via AUH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 60,000-85,000 | PHP 45,000-68,000 | PHP 48,000-72,000 |
| Base baggage economy | 23 kg | 30 kg + OFW uplift | 30 kg + OFW uplift |
| Total travel time | 11h via BKK | 14-16h via DXB | 14-16h via AUH |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~3 weekly | Multi-daily | Multi-daily |
| OFW-friendly | High — direct route | High — biggest baggage, OFW uplift | High — OFW uplift, comfortable |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Jan-Feb, Sep-early Nov): PHP 45,000-58,000 (ILS 2,945-3,795 / USD 805-1,035).
- Mid (May-Jun, late Oct): PHP 60,000-78,000 (ILS 3,925-5,105 / USD 1,070-1,395).
- Peak (Pesach Mar-Apr, Christmas pilgrimage, Jewish High Holidays Sep): PHP 95,000-135,000 (ILS 6,215-8,830 / USD 1,695-2,410).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan caregiver, Israel’s Filipino community is the country’s largest foreign-worker group — concentrated in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, at Be’er Sheva. Most are caregivers under the “Heter” / B-1 work visa via licensed manpower agencies. Emirates’ 30 kg + 15 kg OFW uplift (45 kg total) is hard to beat for Pasko balikbayan returns, kasi mas malaki kaysa El Al’s 23 kg. Always carry your B-1 work permit, employer letter, at OEC. From TLV, the Israel Railways Ben Gurion-Ha’Hagana train direct sa Tel Aviv center in 18 minutes (~PHP 270 / ILS 17). Pasalubong tip: kosher products at Israeli wines fine sa PH customs; iwasan ang fresh dairy. Pinoy gathering hubs: Tel Aviv’s Levinski Market and HaTikva neighborhood every Sunday (rare day off para sa caregivers).
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Tel Aviv? Roughly PHP 45,000-72,000 (ILS 2,945-4,710 / USD 805-1,285) off-peak; peak hits PHP 95,000-135,000.
May direct flight ba? El Al via BKK tag (3x weekly). Multi-daily Gulf options (Emirates, Etihad, Turkish) usually mas mura.
Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Israel? Oo — 90 days visa-free for tourism, with new ETA-Israel pre-registration. OFW caregivers under B-1 work visa.
Para saan ito — OFW o tourism? Mostly OFW caregiver corridor (~30,000 Pinoy), plus Holy Land pilgrimage.
Related guides on this site
- Flights to Israel →
- Balikbayan flights from the Philippines →
- Emirates carrier guide →
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.