TLVCDGEC261 Regulation1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul

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.

No Win, No Fee
DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) — EC261 applies on CDG-departing direction; Israeli Aviation Law on TLV departures
Last Updated: March 2026

€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

Check My TLVCDG Claim

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 TLVCDG 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 TLVCDG Claims Different

EC261 applies for CDG departures. Israeli Aviation Law for TLV departures (7-year claim window).

02Airlines on This Route

Who operates TLVCDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.

El Al Israel Airlines logo

El Al Israel Airlines

LY
LY315, LY3172× daily

Avg 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 logo

Air France

AF
AF1500, AF15022× daily

Avg 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 TLVCDG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.

CDG Congestion

~35% of delays

Not extraordinary

Paris CDG is one of Europe's busiest airports.

Foreseeable. Claim valid.

Security Procedures at TLV

~25% of delays

Not extraordinary

Ben Gurion Airport has enhanced security procedures that can cause delays.

Foreseeable on a scheduled route. Claim valid.

04How We Handle TLVCDG Claims

1

You submit your flight details

2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.

2

We verify the TLVCDG specific cause

For CDG departures: file EC261 claim with El Al or Air France. For TLV departures: file Israeli Aviation Law claim.

3

Submission, escalation, and payment

Escalate to DGAC or Israeli Ministry of Transport as appropriate.

Timeline: 4–8 weeks typical

05EC261 on TLVCDG

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 TLVCDG.

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 TLVCDG 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.

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