In the collective imagination, when one thinks of Israel very often one associates this land of incredible historical, cultural and artistic charm with an area that since the dawn of history has always been gripped by conflicts of various kinds.
However, trying to see beyond this mere point of view, one can see how one of the most important cities, Tel Aviv, is a very important hub and a sought-after tourist destination for wealthy tourists who hire a private jet to get there.
It is a travel solution that allows them to move around comfortably, flexibly, privately and enjoying several extra services directly at the airport designed precisely to optimize time and minimize very long waits.
Nestled on the shores of the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv is literally dotted with marvelous vistas whose beauty is surpassed only by the grand local customs and traditions.
But what are the best-known places of interest, and what about the cost of chartering a private jet?
Let's examine this in this guide!
Historical and geographical background on Tel Aviv
As mentioned earlier, Tel Aviv is located on the shoreline washed by the Mediterranean Sea and in a large flat area known as the Coastal Plain, a portion of land that runs along the Mediterranean coast and includes several other major cities in Israel including Haifa. It is a very fertile and densely populated area, distinguished by hills and plains, and, because of this, it stands as the cultural and economic heart of all of Israel. Tel Aviv's origins can be traced back to the Bronze Age, when its first settlement known as Jaffa was inhabited by Phoenician and Egyptian sailors. Indeed, ever since then, the city was considered the gateway to the Land of Israel, which led to repeated invasions by the Byzantines, the Islamists and the Crusaders. It was not until the early 1900s that the Jewish Convention made it official to build a city to cope with the overpopulation of Jaffa: thus began the building of a modern living space that was christened with its current name. In 1948 a milestone was set in the history of the city and the nation as the independence of the State of Israel was declared, naming Tel Aviv the provisional capital before it was moved to Jerusalem in 1980. As soon as it lost its title as capital, the city merged with what remained of Jaffa, a small but historic district, while still retaining the architectural style characterized by low stone houses already built during the Ottoman hegemony. Over the years to date, Tel Aviv has seen great economic and social development to the point that it has become the real driving force of the Israeli economy and one of the most prosperous cities in the Middle East, effectively welcoming a large number of tourists from all corners of the globe eager to immerse themselves in the city's thousand-year-old traditionalist atmosphere.
What to do and see in Tel Aviv
The beaches of Tel Aviv
In addition to the modernity that characterizes its center and major inhabited neighborhoods, Tel Aviv is known to most for its wonderful beaches. Wealthier tourists, in fact, have the option of going to renowned beaches such as Hilton Beach, which offers them an endless array of water sports that can be practiced without any problem at the Sea Centre Club, an exclusive and private club where they can carry out such activities while being refreshed with refreshing cocktails in completely private sections of the venue. Also worth mentioning is Dolphinarium Beach, one of the most famous local beaches because of the amount of surfers who come there to ride the highest wave, as well as the belly dancers who flock there in large numbers to cheer tourists. Private jet travelers can alternatively charter a private boat or yacht to visit other beaches in the surrounding area with the option of dining on board as well.
Tel Aviv's shopping district
In the heart of Tel Aviv lies a scenic district known for the number of high-fashion boutiques that are landmarks for wealthy tourists, Neve Tzedek: just think of the most famous brands in the global fashion scene such as Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Hermes and Calvin Klein, to name a few. In addition, the same neighborhood is beloved by writers and artists from all over the world as it offers a large number of trendy restaurants and bars, as well as places to appreciate local food and dishes belonging to the city's thousand-year gastronomic tradition.
Tel Aviv's most glamorous events
Tel Aviv hosts a series of festivals, events, and kermesses on an annual basis that attract a large number of global VIPs and international stars. One of them is the Israeli Animation Festival, a film event that highlights the prowess of emerging Israeli filmmakers and also offers VIP tourists the opportunity to weave social relationships with potential funders for future collaborations. Not only that, in February Tel Aviv holds the Sommelier Exhibition during which wealthy tourists can taste hundreds of locally produced wines and possibly purchase bottles to enlarge their personal cellars.
Tel Aviv's gourmet restaurants
Tel Aviv provides a number of gourmet restaurants where you can experience the most spiked flavors of the local culinary tradition. One of these is Mashya run by Chef Shitrit, who has created a menu based on local dishes with touches of Moroccan cuisine. Also worth mentioning is Hatraklin Meat & Wine Bistrot, located in the heart of the old town and famous for its meat dishes and the area's finest wines. Finally, the Kitchen Market, a fantastic, elegant venue located on the waterfront that offers diners food directly taken from the local market to give them the opportunity to enjoy it very fresh.
Climate and best time to visit Tel Aviv
Because it faces the sea, Tel Aviv has a Mediterranean climate with very sultry and hot summers and mild and very rainy winters. The city in spring is tinged with picturesque atmosphere given the cool weather that remains so until April: average temperatures settle around 22°C, although sea temperatures do not exceed 18°C at least until May. The days are mostly sunny although rains are certainly not uncommon. In summer, heat erupts with mugginess and humidity spikes that are mainly concentrated in July and August. Heat waves from Egypt bring temperatures to soar even above 40°C (104°F) on the coast, which is why tourists to Tel Aviv in the summer populate its beaches, with the seawater reaching as high as 28°C (82°F). The weather only cools down from October onward, but the first real cold days begin in November, with precipitation increasing in frequency and rather cloudy days interspersed with sunny ones. Tel Aviv's winter is cold but very mild, with daytime temperatures as high as 20°C (68°F); precipitation is concentrated in the time frame between December and February and can also be quite heavy. That said, the best time to charter a private jet to Tel Aviv is definitely the spring, an intermediate season where the weather is pleasant and tourist influx is not too pressing.
How and why to fly by private jet to Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv International Airport (ICAO code LLBG) is Israel's most important hub that has become so due to expansion and infrastructure improvements. In fact, in recent years, the number of passengers who have used it as a tourist or business destination or as a simple crossroads to other locations in the Middle East has been more than 20 million. Not only that, due to its high security and level of services, the Israeli city airport has been listed among the top 5 airports in the entire Middle East. The high quality of amenities offered to passengers can also be seen in the services made available to travelers renting a private jet: the main facility, in fact, has a dedicated general aviation terminal where catering services are offered, great flexibility in terms of departure and arrival times, maximum discretion with check-in operations and baggage check procedures in optimized timelines and with no unnecessary loss of time, as well as several stores, dining outlets, bars, meeting rooms, and free WiFi. The 20 km separating the city from the airport can be covered with various transfer services including cabs, rental cars with or without drivers, and limousines ready to take tourists anywhere in the city in a matter of minutes.
How much does it cost to fly private to Tel Aviv
Although Tel Aviv's geographical location forces it to be a long way from major European capitals, its airport is nevertheless well connected to them. For example, it is possible to leave from Nice to reach the Israeli city in about a 4-hour flight; in this case, only a Medium Jet or Large Jet charter is available at the respective prices of €39,000 and €51,000. The same can be said if one considers the island of Majorca, more than four hours' flight from Tel Aviv, as a starting point: the rental cost of a Medium Jet is around €42,000, while that of a Large Jet exceeds €55,000. Much closer to the Israeli city is Istanbul, the Turkish capital only a 2-hour flight away; opting for a Medium Jet implies an expense of about €20,000, while choosing a Large Jet requires about €30,000.
The best jet to fly to Tel Aviv
To reach Tel Aviv, it is necessary to travel an average of thousands of kilometers if you start from cities in Western Europe. For this, an excellent Medium Jet to opt on is the Embraer Legacy 450, an aircraft that consists of 8 seats, an average speed of over 850 km/h and an incredibly spacious cabin capable of offering great comfort to passengers. Its improved version, the Legacy 650, stands as one of the most reliable and high-performance Large Jets in the entire landscape of aircraft available for hire. It is an aircraft capable of flying at more than 900 km/h at ultra long range, that is, capable of traveling more than 5,000 km on a single tank of fuel; not only that, the cabin with which it is equipped is sufficiently spacious and gives sofa beds, tables and reclining seats for a higher level of comfort. Finally, it is worth mentioning the Gulfstream G400, another Large Jet that accommodates up to 12 passengers by pushing its engines to a speed of over 900 km/h; the range it offers reaches up to 6500 km, a parameter that allows renters to leave from wherever they want to reach Tel Aviv!
The most frequent flights to and from Tel Aviv
Below of the most frequent connections to Tel Aviv:
