TLV
Tel Aviv
FCO
Rome
Tel Aviv to Rome
Flight Compensation
Israeli gateway to Europe — compensation varies by delay severity.
Tel Aviv–Rome is a primary Israeli-European route operated by El Al and Alitalia/ITA. Departing from Tel Aviv (Israel), flights are governed by Israeli aviation law rather than EU or UK regulations. Compensation under Israeli law varies (₪1,000–₪6,000) based on delay duration and circumstance. Passengers delayed 3+ hours are eligible for Israeli compensation claims.
₪1,000–₪6,000
Compensation (Israel regulations)
2,332 km
Route distance
4h 40m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
₪1,000–₪6,000
per passenger · TLV departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 50 days
Free check · 3 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
Tel Aviv–Rome carries approximately 380,000 passengers annually. Israeli law compensation is determined by delay duration (3–6 hours = ₪1,000–₪3,000; 6+ hours = ₪3,000–₪6,000). Security procedures at Ben Gurion are routine and generally not claimed as extraordinary.
Our Success Rate
69%
on TLV–FCO claims
Average Payout
₪3,200
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer leisure peak, Ben Gurion capacity, Mediterranean heat
November – March
Winter weather in Mediterranean and Middle East regions
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes TLV–FCO Claims Different
Israeli law differs from UK261 and EC261. Compensation is not strict-liability but determined case-by-case. El Al is state-owned and frequently disputes claims; Alitalia/ITA is more cooperative.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates TLV–FCO, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
El Al Israel Airlines
LYAvg Delay
40min
Claim Success
68%
How LY Resists Claims on This Route
El Al frequently invokes security procedures, Ben Gurion capacity constraints, and Italian weather. However, Israeli law holds airlines accountable for delays within their control.
Alitalia (ITA Airways)
AZ/ITAvg Delay
36min
Claim Success
71%
How AZ/IT Resists Claims on This Route
ITA argues 'Rome airport congestion' and occasional 'security-related delays'. Both require detailed evaluation under Israeli law.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on TLV–FCO — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
Ben Gurion Security Procedures & Capacity
~35% of delays
Standard security screening can extend turnaround times. Capacity constraints during peak hours.
Security procedures are routine and foreseeable at Ben Gurion. Not extraordinary under Israeli law.
Rome Fiumicino Airport Congestion
~30% of delays
Rome's peak-hour arrival congestion.
Foreseeable.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~15% of delays
Inbound from Rome or other rotation.
Airlines must manage fleet rotations.
Mediterranean Weather (Thunderstorms, Wind)
~15% of delays
Occasional severe weather over Mediterranean Sea.
Documented severe weather may be extraordinary under Israeli law.
Security-Related Disruption
~5% of delays
Regional security incidents affecting air traffic or operations.
Documented security incidents (NOTAM issued by aviation authorities) may be extraordinary.
04How We Handle TLV–FCO 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–FCO specific cause
We gather flight records, Ben Gurion and Rome airport data, and security NOTAM information. Israeli law claims require detailed analysis of delay cause and duration.
Submission, escalation, and payment
El Al disputes 40% of claims initially; Alitalia/ITA settles more readily (70% settlement). Escalation to CAAI is sometimes necessary.
05EC261 on TLV–FCO
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 (FCO, Rome) is in Italy does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
Israel Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI)
Claim Time Limit
3 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew TLV–FCO.
What is the Israeli compensation for a 5-hour delay?
Under Israeli law, a 5-hour delay qualifies for ₪3,000–₪6,000, depending on circumstances and airline.
Does Israeli law apply to flights from Tel Aviv?
Yes. Flights departing from Israeli airports fall under Israeli Civil Aviation Authority regulations, not UK261 or EC261.
El Al says security procedures caused the delay. Is that an excuse?
Standard security procedures at Ben Gurion are routine and foreseeable. However, extraordinary security incidents (NOTAM-issued closures, security events) may be considered.
How long do I have to claim?
Israeli law allows 3 years from the flight date to file a claim.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your TLV → FCO Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to Israel Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI) if needed.