The largest Israeli airport Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, named after first Israeli Prime Minister is located approx. 20km from Tel Aviv and 50 km from Jerusalem.
It is a hub for El Al airline. Due to thorough security checks, it is necessary to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours ahead of your flight.
The airport is open 24/7 with many night flights.
There are 2 Terminals at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport. Terminal 1 operates mainly domestic and low-cost flights, Terminal 3 operates all other flights. There is a free shuttle bus between those two terminals. Due to thorough security checks, allow at least 60 minutes for your transfer unless airline offers shorter times in their reservation (same airline on both legs of the flight) in which case you will be taken care of.
Airport shuttle train is the only direct connection with the city. Trains departure every 30 minutes from 5:30 – 23:30.
The journey takes approx. 15 minutes.
Trains are not in service during Shabbat from Friday 16:30 – Saturday 21:15.
Fares Single ticket16 ILScurrently £3.73Discount applies when bought online.
There is a commuter bus 469 (Beersheba – Tel Aviv) operating during night hours 00:00 – 6:00 and calling at the airport.
Fares Single ticket22 ILScurrently £5.13
Private taxis and minibuses operate round the clock even during Shabbat
Approximate Fares to Tel Aviv Minibus One way70 ILScurrently £16.32Taxi One way135 ILScurrently £31.47
There is a direct train connection between the airport and Jerusalem city.
Trains operate daily (except Friday and Saturday) from 6:30 – 19:00.
The journey takes 25 minutes.
Fares One way17 ILScurrently £3.96
There is a direct bus 485 connection between the airport and Jerusalem city. Buses operate daily 24 hours a day (Friday last bus at 17:00, Saturday first bus from 21:00) from both Terminals.
The journey takes about 1 hour.
Fares One way16 ILScurrently £3.73