TLV
Tel Aviv
CDG
Paris
Tel Aviv to Paris
Flight Compensation
Tel Aviv to Paris — El Al and Air France's flagship route.
TLV–CDG connects Tel Aviv with Paris, operated by El Al, Air France, and Transavia. EC261 applies for CDG-departing flights; Israeli Aviation Law for TLV departures.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
3,310 km
Route distance
4h 15m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · TLV departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 42 days
Free check · 5 years (France) / 7 years (Israel) limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
TLV–CDG is one of the busiest routes between Israel and Europe. El Al and Air France compete on this route.
Our Success Rate
80%
on TLV–CDG claims
Average Payout
€370
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak — CDG at capacity
Jewish holidays
High demand during Rosh Hashana, Passover
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes TLV–CDG Claims Different
EC261 applies for CDG departures. Israeli Aviation Law for TLV departures (7-year claim window).
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates TLV–CDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
El Al Israel Airlines
LYAvg Delay
48min
Claim Success
76%
How LY Resists Claims on This Route
El Al cites 'security procedures' and 'ATC restrictions' — security delays are foreseeable on a scheduled route.
Air France
AFAvg Delay
42min
Claim Success
86%
How AF Resists Claims on This Route
Air France cites 'CDG congestion' — foreseeable and claimable under EC261.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on TLV–CDG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
CDG Congestion
~35% of delays
Paris CDG is one of Europe's busiest airports.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
Security Procedures at TLV
~25% of delays
Ben Gurion Airport has enhanced security procedures that can cause delays.
Foreseeable on a scheduled route. Claim valid.
04How We Handle TLV–CDG Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the TLV–CDG specific cause
For CDG departures: file EC261 claim with El Al or Air France. For TLV departures: file Israeli Aviation Law claim.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to DGAC or Israeli Ministry of Transport as appropriate.
05EC261 on TLV–CDG
EC261 applies because TLV is a EU airport
Your departure airport (TLV, Tel Aviv) is in Israel. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (CDG, Paris) is in France does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) — EC261 applies on CDG-departing direction; Israeli Aviation Law on TLV departures
Claim Time Limit
5 years (France) / 7 years (Israel) from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew TLV–CDG.
Is compensation available for TLV–CDG delays?
EC261 applies for CDG-departing flights (up to €400). Israeli Aviation Law applies for TLV-departing flights (up to ₪3,810).
Ready to Claim?
Start Your TLV → CDG Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) — EC261 applies on CDG-departing direction; Israeli Aviation Law on TLV departures if needed.