Transfer to/from - Tel Aviv - Ben Gurion airport (TLV)

Transportation

Bus

Line 5 from Egged (Tel +972 3694 9888) and route 445 from Kavim (Tel +972 3773 2060) depart from level 2, in Terminal 3, and run to Airport City and El Al Junction. Services leave from there to other cities and destinations in the area: line 244 - Ramat Gan Ayalon Mall, Ramla; 249 - Petah Tikva, Rehovot; 423 - Petha Tikva, Jerusalem; 930 - Netanya, Jerusalem; 943 - Hadera, Jerusalem; 947 - Haifa, Jerusalem, Netanya, Ra'anana Junction; 950 - Jerusalem, Netanya. Metropoline (Tel +972 1222 5900) travels to Be'er Sheva.

On the other hand, line 485 from Afikim (Tel +972 3525 2555) operates around the clock to Jerusalem (Fridays until 2:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:00 pm).

Train

A high-speed rail links Tel Aviv's international airport and Jerusalem in around 20 minutes. By road, the trip takes at least 40 minutes.

In addition, Israel Railways (Tel +972 3577 4000) link the airport with Savidor Central Station, with a journey time of 20 minutes. Intermediate stops include Nahariyya, Acre, Kiryat Hayyim, Haifa, Binyamina, HaShalom, HaHagana and Modi'in. They leave from the lower level of Terminal 3 from Saturday to Thursday between 5:00 am and 0:10 am.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Ranks are located outside gate 3 of Terminal 3 and outside the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1. Nesher Taxis (Tel +972 2625 7227) go to Jerusalem and the surrounding area, while Amal Taxis (Tel +972 4866 2324) travel to Haifa and neighbouring regions. Travel time to downtown Tel Aviv is 25 minutes.

Public transport timetables and fares

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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