Tel Aviv airport (TLV)

ALERT: Due to the war situation in Israel, the airport is operating differently, with many flights rescheduled, cancelled, and special repatriation flights.

Ben Gurion International Airport, opened on 14 April 1936, is the most important airport in Israel and one of the safest in the world, serving Tel Aviv, the country's capital. It operates domestic flights and international routes to the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.

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Number of Terminals - 2 - Terminal 1 (domestic and low-cost flights) and Terminal 3 (international flights), open 24 hours a day. A free shuttle bus service connects both buildings every 30 minutes (Sunday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm). The stops are located in front of Gate 4 in Terminal 1 and on Level G of Terminal 3, near Gate 01.

Annual passenger traffic: 21.9 million passengers passed through it in 2023.

Tel: +972 3972 3333

Information counters are located in the Departures Hall of Terminal 3. A tourist office is available in front of the passport control hall in the same terminal (Tel +972 3748 6860).

 Location

The airport is located on the outskirts of the city of Lod and directly south of Or Yehuda, 20 km (12 miles) southeast of Tel Aviv and 45 km (28 miles) northwest of Jerusalem.

Car rental agencies

The car rental counters are located in the east gallery of Terminal 3, Level 1, and operate 24 hours a day.

1. Avis (Tel +972 3977 3200 / 1 700 7000 222)
2. Budget (Tel +972 3935 0011 / 0026)
3. Dollar/Thrifty/Hertz (Tel +972 3975 4505 ext. 3)
4. Eldan (Tel +972 3977 3400)
5. Europcar/Elbar (Tel +972 3975 4160)
6. Shlomo Sixt (Tel +972 8919 1111)

Parking services at Tel Aviv airport (TLV)

Several short- and long-term parking areas are available on the premises. Two-wheeled vehicles can park free of charge in any of the car parks. More information: Tel +972 3975 2550. Rates

Orchard Car Park - Short-term parking, opposite Terminal 1.
Vineyard Car Park - Short-term parking, opposite Terminal 3, with both open-air and covered spaces.
Lot 15/21/22/26/28 - Open-air and covered spaces for long-term parking, available 24 hours a day. A free shuttle service connects these areas to the terminals every 10-20 minutes.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers with disabilities must inform their airline in advance of any special requirements. The service includes escorting and assistance through boarding and arrival procedures. Facilities include accessible telephones and counters, adapted toilets, induction loops, a relief area for service animals, elevated pedestrian walkways, ramps, escalators, and elevators. Lift-equipped vehicles for boarding the aircraft and reserved parking spaces are also available.

A designated pathway guides passengers from the entrance on Level 3 to Gate 32, directly to the special assistance desk in the check-in hall.

After passing through passport control, there is an electric vehicle station to transport passengers to their boarding gate.

There are also two audio guidance systems available for use throughout the airport via the free Step Hear or Right Hear apps.