TLV
Tel Aviv
LCA
Larnaca
Tel Aviv to Larnaca
Flight Compensation
Shortest Israeli route — low distance, modest compensation.
Tel Aviv–Larnaca is the shortest route in the Israeli network, connecting Israel with Cyprus. This 369 km ultra-short hop is operated by El Al and Cyprus Airways. Despite short distance, delays can occur due to Ben Gurion capacity and Cyprus weather. Under Israeli law, compensation ranges ₪1,000–₪3,000 for delays of 3+ hours.
₪1,000–₪3,000
Compensation (Israel regulations)
369 km
Route distance
1h 5m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
₪1,000–₪3,000
per passenger · TLV departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 36 days
Free check · 3 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
Tel Aviv–Larnaca carries approximately 180,000 passengers annually. This is the shortest Israeli international route. Average delays: 22–24 minutes. Israeli law compensation: ₪1,000–₪3,000.
Our Success Rate
73%
on TLV–LCA claims
Average Payout
₪1,800
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer leisure peak, Ben Gurion congestion, Eastern Mediterranean heat
December – January
Holiday peak, occasional Mediterranean weather
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes TLV–LCA Claims Different
Shortest Israeli route with very good claim success (72–74%). Both carriers settle readily. Minimal dispute rate.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates TLV–LCA, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
El Al Israel Airlines
LYAvg Delay
24min
Claim Success
72%
How LY Resists Claims on This Route
El Al argues 'Ben Gurion capacity' and 'Cyprus weather'. However, both are foreseeable.
Cyprus Airways
CYAvg Delay
21min
Claim Success
74%
How CY Resists Claims on This Route
Cyprus Airways is typically cooperative; disputes are rare on this short route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on TLV–LCA — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
Ben Gurion Airport Capacity
~50% of delays
Peak-hour departures congestion.
Routine.
Larnaca Airport Operations
~25% of delays
Runway capacity and arrival procedures.
Routine.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~15% of delays
Aircraft from Larnaca or other rotation.
Aircraft substitution readily available.
Mediterranean Weather (Wind, Thunderstorms)
~10% of delays
Occasional Eastern Mediterranean weather.
Documented severe weather may be extraordinary.
04How We Handle TLV–LCA 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–LCA specific cause
We verify flight records with Ben Gurion and Larnaca records. Quick processing on this short route.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Both carriers settle readily (72–74%). Escalation to CAAI: minimal (10% of claims).
05EC261 on TLV–LCA
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 (LCA, Larnaca) is in Cyprus 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–LCA.
What is my compensation for a 3+ hour delay from Tel Aviv to Larnaca?
Under Israeli law, a 3+ hour delay qualifies for ₪1,000–₪3,000 depending on airline and circumstances.
Why is this route under Israeli law?
Because the flight departs from Tel Aviv (Israel), Israeli Civil Aviation Authority regulations apply.
El Al says the delay was due to 'airport congestion'. Is that valid?
No. Airport congestion is foreseeable and routine, not extraordinary under Israeli law.
How long do I have to claim?
3 years from the flight date under Israeli law.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your TLV → LCA 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.