Israel travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Israel with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Israel.

Essential travel guide
Weather & climate
Travel advice
Travel health
Travel features
Top travel deals
Destinations
FAQs

Israel travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Israel with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Israel - quick facts
Flight time^✝	5 hours
Time difference	UK +2 hours
Language(s)	Hebrew, Arabic
Currency	Israeli Shekel
Electricity	C + H plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

Why visit Israel?

Considering a holiday to the Israel? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

Beaches
Nature
Nightlife

Israel tourist information

Israel Ministry of Tourism

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

Travelling to Israel?
Hotels Holiday rentals Car hire Flights Things to do

Recommended for Israel

Israel deals >>

Israel weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	13	15	17	22	26	29	30	30	29	26	20	15
Hours of sunshine (daily)	6	7	8	9	11	13	13	12	11	9	8	6
Days with some rainfall	10	10	8	3	1	0	0	0	0	3	5	9

The Israel weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Jerusalem.

Israel destinations >>

Wild Frontiers: Top deals on Israel tours

Sale

Check out top deals on tours to Israel
Explore places to visit & most popular itineraries
Filter deals by experience, duration, level & price

Go to Wild Frontiers deal >>

View all Wild Frontiers offers

Israel travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Israel from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Israel - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Israel - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Israel - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Israel - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Israel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Israel - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Israel.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDO travel advice

Destination

Israel travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Israel with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Israel - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Israel - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Israel - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Israel, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Israel travel features

Do you want to learn more about Israel? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Israel.

We don't currently have any travel features on Israel. Discover more about holiday destinations around the world with this selection of general travel articles.

Israel FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Israel including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Israel?

Israel is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Israel.

Check out Israel Ministry of Health for more information.